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Author's Chair Celebration

Creative Writing: Revision and Publishing

Day 160of 180
Week 32of 36
35Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Share published creative writing with peers

2

Practice giving and receiving constructive feedback

3

Celebrate individual writing achievements

Proverbs 15:23

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

📦 Materials Needed

  • Published story manuscripts
  • Feedback forms
  • Pencils
  • Author's chair or special presentation area

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle, explaining the Author's Chair celebration process. Remind students about giving kind, specific feedback.

💭 Review Question: What makes good listening and encouraging feedback?
2Teaching (10 min)

Model how to sit in the Author's Chair and share a story, demonstrating respectful listening and constructive feedback.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Stories are personal creative expressions
  • Feedback helps writers improve
  • Kindness matters more than criticism
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How can we encourage each other's writing?
  • What makes a story meaningful?
3Activity: Author's Chair Sharing (15 min)
discussion

Students take turns sharing their published stories in the Author's Chair, receiving peer feedback.

📝 Instructions:
  1. Sit in the special Author's Chair
  2. Read story aloud clearly
  3. Listen to peer feedback
  4. Complete feedback form
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Limit sharing time to 2-3 minutes per student

Challenge: Invite students to provide specific revision suggestions

4Closing (5 min)

Celebrate everyone's writing journey and creative achievements

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you learn about writing today?
  • How did sharing stories make you feel?
🙏 Prayer:

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

Ephesians 4:29

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

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Author's Chair is a celebration of student writing that builds confidence and communication skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage positive, specific feedback
  • Help children understand constructive criticism
  • Celebrate effort and creativity
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some students may feel nervous about sharing

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Engagement, listening skills, and supportive interactions

Extension Activities

  • Create a class anthology of stories
  • Record stories for a class podcast
  • Design illustrations for stories

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