When you are discussing partners here - it reminds me of "Response Groups" that are used by the National Writing Project/CT Writing Project when teaching teachers during the Summer Institute. A response group is a small group (3-4) people who work together to revise their writing. (Editing can be done as well.) Trust is built and they learn a lot about each other as writers. When working with teachers, they are often thinking about how the various members in their response group will respond to their work and revisions. Children can be taught to do the same thing. Of course if there is an issue with a group, you would always address it and make changes as necessary. Kelly AB
Our trainer did not talk about a difference between the person you turn and talk to and who your writing partner is. She said they were both the same. In Calkins' Units of Study she said that she assigns turn and talk partners. ----------- Original message from Beverlee Paul <[email protected]>: ----------- _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
