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A Closer Look at Interactive Writing
Author(s) -
Patterson Elizabeth,
Schaller Megan,
Clemens Jeannine
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
the reading teacher
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.642
H-Index - 50
eISSN - 1936-2714
pISSN - 0034-0561
DOI - 10.1598/rt.61.6.8
Subject(s) - psychology , writing process , professional writing , mathematics education , process (computing) , basic writing , pedagogy , computer science , higher education , political science , law , operating system
Interactive writing is a powerful tool to help students of all ages master writing skills in a purposeful way. During this process, students deepen their understanding of language, conventions of print, and how words work. Interactive writing helps teachers and students collaborate in the construction of text, and meaningful writing is created in a comfortable learning environment.