supporting the implementation of writing strategies © 2014 texas education agency / the university...
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Supporting the Implementation of Writing Strategies
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Goals for This TrainingReview…• writing suggestions from the Texas
Prekindergarten Guidelines.• the benefits of early writing.• ways to introduce and use writing daily.Evaluate current implementation of writing.
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Supporting The Implementation of Writing Strategies
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Children Learn Concepts of Print• What we think or say can be written down and
read back to them.• We write from left to right and top to bottom.• Letters are formed in a certain way, make
words and have sounds. • There are spaces between words.• They can “read” words.
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Planning for Success
• Different kinds of writing and books• Reasons and purposes for writing• Materials we use (MOM)• Care of materials• Role of authors and illustrators
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Eight Ways to Support Writing1. Morning message2. Daily news
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Eight Ways to Support Writing 3. Response to literature 4. Charts and graphic organizers
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Eight Ways to Support Writing5. Journals6. Write the room
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Eight Ways to Support Writing
7. Writing in learning centers8. Class-made books
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Other Writing
• Greeting cards- birthday or get well• Notes to say “thank you”• Invitations to special celebrations• Letters to convey more information• Classroom supply lists• Labeling
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Types of Writing
• Teacher modeling for the whole group• Teacher “sharing the pen”• Children doing independent writing– Journals– Lists– Signing their name to their work
Review and Reflect
Consider your current status on using writing in your classroom.– What have been your successes?– What have been your challenges?
What changes/additions do I need to make to implement successful writing instruction?
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Taking Flight
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