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R.D. Walshe 1981 This article was originally Chapter 2 in his book Every Child Can Write (1981, PETAA). In 1999 Bob edited original 40 pages into a stand-alone article. It is a clear succinct exploration of ‘writing as a process’: a concept that many today take for...
Frank Smith, Language Arts, 1983 Vol 5, No 5 pp558-567 In this seminal article Frank Smith questions ‘the myth that one could learn to write to diligent attention and practice’ (p.558). Smith asks: ‘Where do people who write acquire all the knowledge they need?’ The...
Tips for parents and carers to support the development of their child's writing through the primary years. Developed by Jo Padgham for National Literacy and Numeracy Week when principal of Turner School, 2016. TIME Every child loves special time with the significant...
Emmitt, M; Hornsby, D. and Wilson, L. Published by ALEA in 2006 Revised in 2013 This brief (22-page) article makes a strong case that children best learn to read when teachers help them engage with meaningful and engaging texts rather than with commercial programs....
Alan J Wright Alan J. Wright is a very experienced teacher and literacy consultant with a passion for writing and the teaching of writing. This short piece Alan argues, ‘Teachers’ writing identities tend to shape the delivery of their writing instruction. This in turn...
Conversation October 21, 2021 by Brett Healey Brett begins this Conversation piece by suggesting that we ask child why they write and you might receive a common response: .’ He suggests that we need to give our students opportunities to learn writing...
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