Wanted: Engaged Writers and Practical Writing Experiences
- Ann M Ellsworth (Montana State University-Bozeman)
Abstract
This Practitioner Perspective paper discusses literacy as a vital skill that empowers users. After an initial discussion of the twin aspects of literacy, I present a student teacher’s overly complex seventh-grade lesson, which served as a springboard for reflection about alignment of assignments and student interest. The transformative classroom experience yielded a powerful insight—that effective pedagogy contributes to writer confidence.
Keywords: authentic writing, scaffolding instruction, risk-taking
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