Describes the influence of writing conferences on revision knowledge and revision activity for an initially knowledgeable first grade reviser and a relatively naive one. Finds variable conference influence, with only the initially naive writer profiting significantly and evidencing clear developmental progress in revision. (SR)

A study described the influence of writing conferences on revision knowledge and revision activity for an initially knowledgeable first-grade reviser and a relatively naive one. Subjects, two first-grade students in a whole language classroom, were chosen from the 16 students in the class for close study. Data analysis consisted of reading all of…

Investigates teacher-student conferences' influence on first graders' revision activity and knowledge about revision. Finds the most positive effects occurred for students who began with the least amount of knowledge about revision, who previously were doing the least amount of revision, and who were writing pieces judged among the lowest in…