The way that our students write has much to do with genre, purpose, and audience. Yet many teachers focus on explicit strategies and final products more so than the underpinnings of writing and what it means for readers. This episode will focus on the importance of discussing genre, purpose, and audience when teaching our students about writing; specifically connected to conventions and why they keep making the same mistakes when they write in our classrooms.

Literacy Matters

A Conversation about our Writing G.P.A.- Genre, Purpose, and Audience in Student Writing

Literacy Consultants at D.E.I., Sarah Cordova, Randi Roschnotti, Debra Wachtler, and Dina Maiella-Marro will share stories, tips, and musings from their work as reading and writing staff developers in public and private schools around the country.

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A Conversation about our Writing G.P.A.- Genre, Purpose, and Audience in Student Writing