Kids need to get away from the first draft and do something physical. Later they can re-read it with fresh eyes and have some fun editing and polishing. Do a little assessment. Ask which sentence is their best. And don't forget to heap on the praise.
Writers crave it.
Kids thrive on it. Eventually you may have a Hemingway in the house. Laurel Schmidt is the Director of Student Services for the Santa Monica Malibu School District. She is an adjunct professor at Antioch University. All Rights Reserved.