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Teaching
Writing: Words, Sentences and Paragraphs
is
a
page!
To
teach writing begin with the basics, practice until they have mastered
a section, then go on to the next step.
- Learn
about Building Words
- Use Words to Build Sentences
- Use Sentences to Build Paragraphs
- Master
the techniques needed to Build Essays, Reports and More
At this stage of writing there is something you need to
know....OVERLOAD can
happen.
Once they master the writing of letters, then the tendency is to give
them
spelling words and reading and grammar and some over ambitious moms
(I'm not
saying who) even throw in a foreign language -just for fun- and of
course we
can't forget vocabulary building (you do know they only have 10 or so
years
before they take the ACT or SAT)
BEWARE of the OVERLOAD Demon-it will squash joy, inject anxiety and
fear into
writing projects....beat the monster with these practical tips...
Writing
Resources Tips for Avoiding Overload:
1. Don't expect your children to write perfect sentences that are
grammatically
correct with every word spelled correctly and with original
content.
2. Give praise about the content
3. Focus on letting them express their ideas without fear of the
Grammar,
Spelling, Punctuation Demon.
4. Gently discuss how to make it better...you know a period right here
just
might give this a little umppf ----gentle
Let's
talk.
Yes, punctuation it is important.
Yes, grammar is important. Yes,
spelling is important.
But....if
they get frustrated or over-concerned about
these things, they will get frustrated with writing.
Teach these things separately. If you must point out the errors in the
writing
do so with copious amounts of positive praise about the content.
AT FIRST:
Teach grammar with a grammar program...correct grammar within the
program.
Teach spelling with a spelling program...correct spelling within the
program.
Teach punctuation and use examples for practice and correction.
When
teaching writing, correct what you have discussed in relation to
writing.
For example...teach them to start with a topic and praise them when
they do.
Also, note if they do punctuate, spell and use grammar
correctly...these are
positive praise opportunities.
However, the most important thing you can do to help your child become
a better
writer is:
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Before they are ready to physically write, have
them dictate sentences or
stories to you...you should write them down or type them out as they
tell them
to you. This is one way to help them get in the habit of
processing
information into sentences, paragraphs and stories without the grammar,
spelling, punctuation demon looming over them.
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Writing
Resources: Your Writing Tips for Teaching Writing
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Resources: Your Writing Tips for Teaching the Alphabet
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strategies with each other. I know you all have some great ideas...why
not take a minute and share your writing resources ideas, tips and
suggestions.
I'd love to hear from you! Sometimes one little helpful tip from
someone else can make all the difference...
Send your writing
resources ideas and tips in the form below and they will be reviewed
and added to this page as soon as possible. Thanks!
Do you have a writing tip?
Do you have a writing tip? Please, share it! By sharing we can all become better writers and communicators.
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