| Type of Document |
Master's Thesis |
| Author |
Allen, Sheri
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| URN |
etd-04152009-181041 |
| Title |
Writers on Writing Instruction:
Experiences and Advice
from Professional Writers
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| Degree |
Master of Arts (M.A.) |
| Department |
Educational Theory, Policy, & Practice |
| Advisory Committee |
| Advisor Name |
Title |
| Casbergue, Renee |
Committee Chair |
| Cheek, Earl |
Committee Member |
| Trousdale, Ann M. |
Committee Member |
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| Keywords |
- elementary literacy education
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| Date of Defense |
2009-03-31 |
| Availability |
unrestricted |
Abstract
In examining the childhood experiences of professional authors, this qualitative research found some similarities: voracious reading, writing for pleasure, early awards and publishing, mentors, meaningful lessons from teachers, and journal writing. Common areas were found among the participants’ advice for writing teachers as well, and the suggestions were organized into six general themes: teaching the fundamentals, getting ideas down before revising, focusing on creativity, teaching the reading-writing relationship, providing rewards like positive feedback, and being a writing role model. Suggestions were offered on how to bring this advice into the classroom.
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