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What is Robert Pottle's Matrix Writing? |
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Robert Pottle's Matrix Writing is a framework for writers and writing teachers. It teaches what a good story is by answering the following: - What are the elements of a good story?
- How are those elements developed?
- What is the structure of a good story?
- How is that structure developed?
- What parts of the craft of writing are schools not teaching or in some cases teaching the exact opposite?
Here are some of the reasons teachers love Robert Pottle's Matrix Writing:
- It makes teachers more confident and excited about teaching writing by letting them in on the secrets of real authors.
- It does not consume more of the teachers valuable time. Instead, it makes more efficient use of activities teachers are already doing, such as book talks and writer’s workshop.
- Teachers discover what to talk about during book talks.
- Teachers learn what specific suggestions to make during writer’s workshop, even for those stories that appear "done."
- Teachers using Robert Pottle’s Matrix Writing, not only notice improvements in students’ writing, but also in comprehension! Once students understand the elements, structure, and craft of stories, comprehension improves.
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