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A Writerly Life: Wisdom from James Britton

by teacherkvirgin on September 19, 2016

We must always encourage our students to discuss their ideas because the “sea of talk” strengthens their writing and fosters intrinsic motivation.  

-Lauren Heimlich Foley (2016 participant of Grammar Matters)

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From: PAWLP, Writerly Life, Writerly Teaching
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  1. ritasorrentino #

    Lauren, this quote speaks volumes about writing instruction and the social aspect of learning. I also quoted James Britton in a previous blog, “Know Talking.”

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    September 21, 2016
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