The Writing Process Frequently Asked Questions

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Is The Writing Process video presentation for me?

This presentation is suited to Teachers of years 2-6 who wish to deepen their understanding of the writing process.

What will I learn?

In this 37 minute video presentation we discuss how students with an understanding of the writing process demonstrate greater self-reliance than their peers. They know:

• what to do or how to think before writing
• what to do or think to solve challenges during writing
• how to read the text back through fresh eyes (the eyes of readers) after writing.

These writers understand what enhancements are, as well as why they are necessary and how to 'do' them. In short, these students know how to think like writers. They tend not to ask, "What do I do next?", or "What do I do if I'm finished?" They don't ask because they know.

Why is this so important? When we assess writing, students may undertake a timed, cold write, one with no adult support or pre-writing conversation. Alternatively, they may be assigned a project. This may be a longer text, but it may be completed independently. On these examples, students must know what to do before, during and after writing, and they must be self-reliant.

Writing is a process and whilst students will usually apply it as a simple linear sequence, it is important for them to understand the truer cyclical nature of the relationship between writer and writing.

How can I view this video?

Upon registration you will receive an email containing your invoice and details about how to login to access the video. Resources related to the video will be available to download when logged in. All videos are streamed from our website and are not available to download. You will need to ensure your network is capable of streaming online video.

How long will I have to access to the video?

You have fourteen (14) days access to the video after you register. Ensure you have allocated enough time to watch the video before your access expires.

Will watching this video give me a formal qualification?

After watching this video you will have access to download and print a certificate which confirms your completion of 37 minutes of professional learning on this topic.