Duration Multiple lessons
Grouping Whole class or individual
Strategy Publication
Materials
- Student writing (final drafts)
- Access to blogging/publishing platforms
- Digital publishing guidelines
Teacher Instructions
- Discuss different digital publishing platforms and their audiences (blogs, Wattpad, school website, etc.).
- Students select and prepare their writing for digital publication.
- Students learn about formatting for digital reading: headings, paragraphs, images, links.
- Students publish their work on the chosen platform.
- Students read and comment on each other’s published work.
Teaching Tips
- Check self-publishing sites for age-appropriateness before recommending them.
- Discuss digital safety and privacy before publishing online.
- This makes writing feel "real" – authentic audiences beyond the teacher.
Student Handout
Prepare your writing for digital publication. Consider your platform, your audience, and how to format for online reading.