Talk Matters: The Role of Pivot in the Distribution of Literacy Knowledge among Novice Writers.

Larson, Joanne

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ERIC Number: EJ527786

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Publication Date: 1995

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Talk Matters: The Role of Pivot in the Distribution of Literacy Knowledge among Novice Writers.

Larson, Joanne

Linguistics and Education, v7 n4 p277-302 1995

Presents data drawn from an ethnographic study of a kindergarten journal-writing activity. Discourse analysis of moment-to-moment talk and interaction reveals that activity participants assume a variety of roles available in the participation framework. The role of the participation framework is emphasized as a key factor in the distribution of literacy knowledge. (43 references) (Author/CK)

Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Creative Writing, Discourse Analysis, English (Second Language), Ethnography, Journal Writing, Kindergarten, Literacy, Role Playing, Second Language Instruction, Student Participation, Teacher Student Relationship, Videotape Recordings

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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