5 Benefits of Group Classes to Improve Writing

By Maria Gurevich

Writing is meant to be read and heard. It requires an audience. Everything a child writes for school is going to be read by at least one other person-the teacher. Seeing how other students react to a report or even a short paragraph is very telling. It’s also motivating. Sharing with peers of their own age makes chicken feel like they are part of a small community of writers where everyone is working on improving the same set of skills.
Teachers prepare engaging lessons and activities to avoid discipline issues. It takes a well planned lesson with a variety of activities and a frequent change of pace to keep a small group of kids engaged and under control. This means that group lessons are meticulously planned out and packed with a good mix of learning opportunities, teacher talk, student talk, independent work and interactive work.
Kids are more likely to complete homework if they have to read it in front of the class. no child wants to admit in front of his peers that he didn’t do the homework. Knowing that everyone will read their homework, to the group and get applause and praise at the end creates a sense of competition and excitement.
Peer feedback shows students how their writing is perceived by others.
Information shared in the form of a discussion is remembered much better

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