Four Blocks
is a multimethod, multilevel literacy framework developed by Pat
Cunningham and Dottie Hall of Wake Forest University and utilized by
thousands elementary classrooms.
What
are some essential elements when holding conferences during Writing Block?
This is to be a
positive experience (ooooh and aaaaah)
Students select
writing piece to share
Focus on one or
two items from editors checklist.
Make
suggestions for improving current piece
Discuss possible
writing ideas for future (What are you going to write about when you finish
the piece?)
End with praise
Always follow up
with a written comment on the piece that was shared
The elements
listed on this page were based on comments made by Dottie Hall at Leadership
Conference 2000.
