writing – Ana – The Teacher and the Writer

Teaching Little Ones How to Critique

Effective feedback is crucial for authors, helping them refine their work through insights from critique partners. For young writers, peer critique not only enhances their writing but fosters collaboration and critical thinking. Practical strategies for teaching critique include modeling with published books, using visual cues, providing sentence starters, and encouraging a supportive feedback environment.

How to Hook Young Readers: Writing Strategies

Writing Tips for the Little Ones. Have you ever read a book that made you say, “Just one more page…”—and then suddenly you’ve finished the whole thing? That’s the magic of a page-turner, and it’s something even young writers can learn to create. In Video #4 of my Writing Craft Series for Kids, I shareContinue reading “How to Hook Young Readers: Writing Strategies”