Talking About Writing Part 1

In Craft Lessons, Ralph and Joann write ''Writing conferences can be difficult to manage, and it's tempting to omit them from the workshop, but these one to one interactions are crucial. Writers need response not only from their peers but from us as well.'' In this two-part series, we revisit Bailey's Elementary School on the outskirts of Washington, DC, to watch and listen as accomplished teachers of grades 3-5 confer with students about their writing. The first program outlines the essentials of conferring,and the second gives teachers tips for refining their conference skills. Taken together, these two programs compose an invaluable tool for becoming a more skillful writing teacher.

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