I considered myself a writer when I had a purpose and an authentic audience. I wish that I could say that this happened in kindergarten but I actually found the power of the written word in high school. How can we help our elementary students become writers? Make it authentic!
Provide Authentic Writing Opportunities:
-The writing task needs to be engaging and have a clear purpose. This will give students the opportunity to write about something that they have knowledge of.
Ensure That There is a Real Audience:
-We need to know our audience when we’re writing. The tone and language a student will use for friends and classmates is very different from those used with family members or business owners.