What is it?
- A special chair in the classroom designated as the author’s chair.
- Any sort of chair labeled as the “Author’s Chair”
- Only for students sharing their writing
- Can be used as a chance to celebrate completed work or receive feedback from peers during drafting stages
How?
1) Choose a special chair (lawn chair, rocking chair, stool).
2) Explain how the author’s chair will be used.
3) Have one student sit in the author’s chair.
4) Have the student-author read.
5) Invite listeners to comment.
6) Have the student call on classmates.
Why is it useful?
- Gives students a platform to share their thoughts and ideas
- Helps students develop a sense of authorship
- Allows students to experiment with their writing—purpose, genre, audience
- Social process—interaction between the author and the audience is beneficial
- Can build confidence in the author
Anything else?
Focus on encouragement and constructive feedback.
High tech author’s chair using a computer and a large monitor.