Mellissa ParkAnna Gilbert

S o u t h w e s t E le m e n t a r y

We'll spend a lifetime crafting our teaching in order to allow children to be the authors of

their own texts.

Donald Graves, The Child, the Writing Process, and the Role of the Professional”, 1975

“Publication is an essential part of the writing process.” The National Council of Teachers of English, 2004

“Not only does publication encourage students to write by creating purpose and vision, but it also serves to improve writing skills.”

The Effects of Publishing on Student Attitude toward Writing, 2000

“Publications work is authentic assessment at its best: a synthesis of analysis and critical thinking, planning, and relating to an audience beyond the classroom, and performance-based outcomes. Student work leads naturally to a portfolio of specific completed tasks, and publications skills positively support school-to-career progress”

Standards in the Journalism Classroom, 2003

Beginning, Middle, End PaperWriting WorkshopSketch to PlanWriting Small GroupsC.O.P. S. for Editing

Use of Photography

Clay Art

Self-Pictures

Life-Size

Biography

Recorded Voices

Class Wiki

2nd Grade

Zoo

http://southw

estmedia.pbwork

s.com/Weather

-Main-Page

Research

Project

Poetry Café

Author Celebrations

Publishing student writing encourages the reluctant

writer, strengthens kids' self-confidence, rewards interest,

and promotes a positive attitude toward literature.