Thursday, May 13, 2010

Writing

The purpose of writing instruction is to...
  • teach students to represent their thoughts and ideas in print or symbolic form
  • allows students to explore written language
  • some students learn to read through writing
  • technology allows children to see, hear, produce and process print
FINDING A PENCIL FOR EVERY LEARNER...
  • eyegaze frame
  • symbol board
  • stamps
  • stickers
  • slant board
  • recording voice
  • dictation
  • keyboard
  • pencil grips
  • pixwriter
  • clicker grids etc.etc.
Implementing the pencil or writing utensil
  • model writing
  • free writing experiences
  • writing current events
  • driting - draw and write
  • Don't expect or demand conventions such as perfect spelling, words, sentences etc.
  • This is about exposure to letters, written communication, motivation/participation
Every student will have a voice
Every student will have a book
Every student will have a pencil

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