Help student writers understand and read their essays from readers' perspectives with this nine page presentation. The analogy of learning to drive is used to help writers understand that reading punctuation is like obeying road signs. Includes:
Many roles of a writer
Visually stimulating graphics
Defining Writer as Reader
Practicing Writer as Reader slides (indiividual/group activity)
Following the steps of reading, listening, and correcting
Excellent for introducing writers' roles, peer workshopping, and understanding punctuation.