BEYOND THE AUTHOR'S CHAIR: Expanding Sharing Opportunities in Writing

Providing children with opportunities to share their writing with others is a vital part of establishing a successful writing community. Although sharing is most often viewed as a beneficial experience for children, it is important to acknowledge that sharing can also be uncomfortable and intimidati...

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Published in:The Reading teacher 2014-09, Vol.68 (1), p.27-31
Main Author: Hall, Anna H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Audiences
Authors
Children
Children & youth
Childrens literature
Communities of Practice
Respect
Sharing Behavior
Social interaction
Student writing attitudes
Teachers
TEACHING TIP
Writing
Writing Instruction
Writing processes
Writing teachers
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Summary:Providing children with opportunities to share their writing with others is a vital part of establishing a successful writing community. Although sharing is most often viewed as a beneficial experience for children, it is important to acknowledge that sharing can also be uncomfortable and intimidating for many young authors. This article provides tips for establishing a respectful writing community, including strategies for whole-group sharing, as well as alternative experiences for children who are reluctant to share.
ISSN:0034-0561
1936-2714
DOI:10.1002/trtr.1297