10 Things Every Writer Need to Know
Students learn to write by writing, but how do you get students’ prose flowing and keep them writing? What actually inspires them to write and write well? It is imperative as writing teachers that we hold fast to what is essential and true for writing instruction in the 21st Century. What are the non-negotiable strategies writers need to survive and flourish? Come see how to get your writers in motion, and use mentor texts or the study of models to sustain and inspire them. Help your writers find focus so they can write with a powerful selection of detail and appropriate form. Come think, laugh, talk, and write.
In this session, Jeff will tackle some things every writer needs to know from his brand new book, 10 Things Every Writer Needs to Know with a special focus on expository texts.