Creative Writing: Revision and Publishing
Share published creative writing with peers
Practice giving and receiving constructive feedback
Celebrate individual writing achievements
“A man has joy in giving an apt answer. How good is a timely word!”
— Proverbs 15:23 (WEB)Encouraging thoughtful communication and celebrating each other's creative expressions
Gather students in a circle, explaining the Author's Chair celebration process. Remind students about giving kind, specific feedback.
Model how to sit in the Author's Chair and share a story, demonstrating respectful listening and constructive feedback.
Students take turns sharing their published stories in the Author's Chair, receiving peer feedback.
Simpler: Limit sharing time to 2-3 minutes per student
Challenge: Invite students to provide specific revision suggestions
Celebrate everyone's writing journey and creative achievements
Dear God, thank you for the gift of creativity and words that can encourage and inspire others.
Coming up: Next week, we'll explore different writing genres
“Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but only what is good for building others up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.”
— Ephesians 4:29 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Create encouraging feedback phrases before sharing stories
Author's Chair is a celebration of student writing that builds confidence and communication skills
Some students may feel nervous about sharing
Engagement, listening skills, and supportive interactions