A Framework for Teachers of Writing

This study provides insight into the role of the elementary school writing teacher in helping students learn to “read like writers ” (Smith, 1983). This case study documents how one fourth-grade teacher employed a gradual release of responsibility model as she deliberately planned ac-tivities that drew students ’ attention to well-crafted writing. Findings indicate that this teacher played an important role in helping her students learn to read like writers and that through care-fully crafted lessons she significantly influenced students ’ knowledge of and implementation of crafting techniques