Learning never occurs in a straight line. Lisa Cleaveland and Katie Wood Ray, co-authors of Getting Started with Beginning Writers, know that this is especially true when it comes to learning to write.
As students begin to learn to write, they will make many approximations. It is important that we value these attempts as vital steps in the process. Below, Lisa and Katie explain how we can value the role of approximation in writing workshop!
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Learn more about Getting Started with Beginning Writers at Heinemann.com
You can find her on Twitter at @LisaCleaveland
In 2014, Katie “moved to the other side of the desk” and joined the dynamic team of editors at Heinemann where she works closely with authors to craft powerful professional books on a range of literacy topics. Katie is also the series editor for the new Classroom Essentials books from Heinemann.
You can find her on Twitter at @KatieWoodRay