Implementing both low stakes writing along with graded essays and short answer texts can also build stamina by having students constantly engaged in writing, Low stakes writing can best be described as an informal mapping of ideas. Implementing low stakes writing in a class allows for the student to find the words without the fear of making minor grammatical errors that they might be too focused on when writing an academic paper. Peter Elbow also introduces the concept of low and high stake responses for teachers. He carries a similar sentiment to the Bourque in that critical responses should be used on high stakes writing and kept to a minimum. Our responses as teachers must match the type of writing that students are presenting to
Implementing both low stakes writing along with graded essays and short answer texts can also build stamina by having students constantly engaged in writing, Low stakes writing can best be described as an informal mapping of ideas. Implementing low stakes writing in a class allows for the student to find the words without the fear of making minor grammatical errors that they might be too focused on when writing an academic paper. Peter Elbow also introduces the concept of low and high stake responses for teachers. He carries a similar sentiment to the Bourque in that critical responses should be used on high stakes writing and kept to a minimum. Our responses as teachers must match the type of writing that students are presenting to