THE BALANCING ACT of Kindergarten Writing Instruction: Teachers must focus on both mechanics and meaning to develop young writers' identities as authors.

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Title: THE BALANCING ACT of Kindergarten Writing Instruction: Teachers must focus on both mechanics and meaning to develop young writers' identities as authors.
Authors: Auguste, Elizabeth1 eauguste@email.wm.edu
Source: Educational Leadership. Apr2018, Vol. 75 Issue 7, p61-64. 4p.
Subject Terms: *Study & teaching of language composition, *Kindergarten children, *Psychological feedback, *Student attitudes, *Primary education, Meaning (Psychology)
Abstract: The article discusses techniques for effective teaching of writing in kindergarten classrooms. Topics include the importance of emphasizing the role of meaning in writing rather than only technical aspects of writing, the role of teacher feedback and peer feedback in writing instruction, and the attitudes of kindergarten students in relation to their writing.
Database: Education Research Complete
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Abstract:The article discusses techniques for effective teaching of writing in kindergarten classrooms. Topics include the importance of emphasizing the role of meaning in writing rather than only technical aspects of writing, the role of teacher feedback and peer feedback in writing instruction, and the attitudes of kindergarten students in relation to their writing.
ISSN:00131784