Teaching Narrative Writing: Language Play and Conducting Writing Conferences

Brett Healey is an experienced primary school teacher, Literacy Specialist and PhD student at Curtin University, WA. One of his specialties is teaching writing, particularly the writing process. In this short video, see how one of Brett's students brought together all the narrative writing techniques she'd been taught into a powerful piece of fiction. Next, Brett discusses his top tips for conducting successful writing conferences with your students.

Video Highlights

  1. Examining the narrative writing techniques employed in a sample extract from a student writer
  2. Unpacking the steps to conferring with young writers