Sharing Writing

By Karen Spear

Many current books by and for people in our business encourage the use of peer response groups as a means of enhancing learning. Almost none, however, translates this potentially powerful idea into workable strategies and techniques. Few comment usefully on the difficulties involved in the response group process, or on reasonable goals and outcomes, or even on the activity's deeper intellectual and behavioral implications. Sharing Writing is for teachers who are serious about helping students learn to work in response groups. In addressing both theoretical and practical concerns, Spear provides answers to two essential questions: What can writing teachers do to help students become good peer readers? How do peer response groups contribute to student growth as writers?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0867091894
• ISBN13: 9780867091892
• Release Date: November 1987
• Publisher: Heinemann
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.9" x 0.5" x 5.8"
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12

Customer Reviews

Sharing and Learning

Finding effective resources for writing teachers is not an easy task. Spear's text is invaluable for the writing instructor who wishes to truly engage students in meaningful peer revision. The first third of the text is a little slow, but sets you up for the real helpful strategies that follow. I have applied what she proposes in my writing classes and I am pleased with the positive results. A must buy for writing teachers.