The Authoring Cycle

EDUC 2217

Spring 2011

Why is it important to help children build from what

they already know?

What are some examples of writing activities that build

on children’s life experiences?

Pre Writing

Immersion

Pre Writing Generating Ideas

Drafting

Revision

Authors Circle

Editing

How does student

ownership of their writing

figure into revision and

editing?

Publishing

References• Cunningham & Cunningham (2010). What Really matters in Writing:

Research-Based Practices across the Elementary Curriculum. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

• Tomkins, G.E. (2008). Teaching Writing: Balancing Process and Product, 5th Edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

• Hand writing picture: D Sharon Pruit• Water immersion picture: riandreu• Homework picture series: Bill Rhodes• Truck Picture: Circulating• Eye picture: Paul Sapiano• Chair picture: Alfonso• Editing picture: Nic McPhee• Magazine picture: Ian MacKenzie• Question mark pictures: Colin Kinner and beast love