How do you teach writing to elementary students?
Instructional strategies for teaching writing to elementary students INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING WRITING TO ELEMENTARY STUDENTS “Students who develop strong writing skills at an early age acquire a valuable tool for learning, communication, and self-expression.”1 Evidence-based instructional strategies2 Provide Explicit Instruction
How should writing strategies be taught?
Writing strategies should be taught explicitly and directly through a gradual release of responsibility from teacher to student. Teachers should ensure that students have the background knowledge and skills they need to understand and use a writing strategy. Then, teachers should describe the strategy and model its use.
How can teachers help students develop as writers?
Students need both the skill and the will to develop as writers.97 Teachers should establish a supportive environment in their classroom to foster a community of writers who are motivated to write well. In a supportive writing environment, teachers participate as writers, not simply instructors, to demonstrate the importance of writing.
What are some examples of writing instruction?
Instruction Across Content Areas Examples: mathematics word problems, text- based writing prompts Modeling Examples: think-aloud or write-aloud approaches, have students help during the modeling process Scaffolded Instruction Examples: work one-on-one or with small groups to identify strengths and weaknesses of writing Writing Centers
Effective Teaching Strategies (ETS)