Arguing that writing must be a construction of reality and a discovery of meaning, proposes a role for the writing teacher analogous to the facilitating relationship of professional writers and their editors. Identifies three principles for the teacher as editor: (1) do not give assignments, (2) do not give grades, and (3) ask writers to talk…

Describes a method of peer review in which peers read each other's papers while writing questions to inspire invention and elaboration in their partners. Describes a four-day sequence for introducing the peer-review method. (TB)

Describes a Writing assignment in which students prepare a graduation speech. Separates the speech-writing process into steps: (1) deciding on a theme; (2) analyzing the theme; (3) developing an organizational pattern; (4) writing a rough draft; (5) editing in a group; (6) presenting the speech in class; and (7) presenting the speech at…

Describes the use of a local area network and video switching equipment in teaching revision skills on computer. Explains that reading stories from texts, rewriting them from differing character viewpoints, and editing them as a group exposed students to a variety of writing problems and stimulated various revision strategies. (SG)