The Research Behind the Book

So you're probably thinking, where is all this developmental  writing stages coming from. Well it is actually based on research from Piaget's early work and also Vygostky's "zone of proximal development". Instead of going on and on, I have two videos to explain the research that is behind the book!

Writing Stages
This video is made by a Kindergarten teacher examining her students' writing and goes through the different stages that relate to Piaget's developmental theory.


Zone of Proximal Development
This is a video explaining Vygotsky's "zone of proximal development". Short and sweet!

In addition, the author of "Marvelous Minilessons for Teaching Beggning writing K-3", Lori Jamison Rog is a curriculum consultant, teacher, and staff developer. Therefore her book is based on her past experience, knowledge and expertise. It is important to know that this book is written from the perspective of a teacher, who wants to share her knowledge with other teachers.

Here is a link to her website: Lori Jamison Rog