"Above all, in a writing conference, the writer's energy for writing needs to go up, not down." Donald Murray
Encouraging writers is so important. Some ways to encourage the writers are:
-no "but"s between the compliment and the teaching point
-pay attention to what you're saying between the compliment and the teaching point
-make sure the compliment is not the same compliment they've been receiving the whole time
-approach with the attitude "i think you're ready for something else"
Remember: you can sell something if you say it the right way!!
Encouraging writers is so important. Some ways to encourage the writers are:
-no "but"s between the compliment and the teaching point
-pay attention to what you're saying between the compliment and the teaching point
-make sure the compliment is not the same compliment they've been receiving the whole time
-approach with the attitude "i think you're ready for something else"
Remember: you can sell something if you say it the right way!!