FURTHER READING/SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
From the earliest stages, it is important that children understand that writing is a means of expression and a communication tool. We know a culture of book talk deepens reader response and allows children to explore the effect that the author of a text has created on the reader. We need to give children opportunities to reflect on their own texts in the same way.
The teaching of writing is effective when children see the use in it; when there is real, authentic purpose; when there is an audience that authenticates their voice, whether themselves or another reader. Create opportunities for writing inspired by meaningful events and experiences in texts and real life.
This provides the children with ways in to talking and writing about their own feelings, experiences and interests and, with purpose in mind, begin to think about their audience and adapt their tone accordingly. Children take pleasure in a reader’s feedback and begin to link writing with communication. It is important for teachers to validate children’s writing with appropriate response, focusing first on the effect that the writing has on the reader.
What is the research evidence on writing? – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
