Children Want to Write by Thomas Newkirk and Penny Kittle

Children Want to Write is a collection of Donald Graves most significant writings paired with video that illuminates his research and his inspiring work with teachers. See the earliest documented use of invented spelling, the earliest attempts to guide young children through a writing process, the earliest conferences. This collection allows you to see this revolutionary shift in writing instruction-with its emphasis on observation, reflection, and approaching children as writers.

Edited and compiled by Thomas Newkirk and Penny Kittle, Children Want to Write weaves in research and experiences from one of Donald Graves' most impactful ideas: children want to write and schools should let them.

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