Writing, Pedagogy, and Dramatic Inquiry
This blog supports the Developing Students’ Writing using Dramatic Inquiry course. Here you’ll find extended reflections, classroom examples, and deeper thinking behind the ideas explored in the units. These articles are designed to help you connect theory with practice and continue the conversation about making writing purposeful, meaningful, and alive in your classroom.
Too Much to Think About: Helping Children Cross the Blank Page
Writing asks young children to manage ideas, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation and handwriting all at once. This article explores how Dramatic Inquiry creates a shared experience, clear purpose and meaningful audience—helping children manage cognitive load and approach the blank page with confidence.