Writing at home presentation
- 1. Writing at Home How to Help Your Child With Their Writing Ability
- 2. Family Writing Writing is a part of family life Take advantage of writing experiences at home Move your child to higher levels of literacy Writing is learned best when it occurs in authentic situations and is used for authentic purposes
- 3. Types of Writing List writing Notes Journals/Diaries Dialogue Journals Letters Emails Books Birthdays Special Events
- 4. List Writing Parents are always making lists Encourage children to make their own lists Birthday wishes Christmas list Chores Top ten lists Any other ideas?
- 5. Notes Parents write all kinds of notes Encourage children to make themselves notes Reminders Note to family members Jot down thoughts or observations Other ideas?
- 6. Journals or Diaries Writing in a journal or diary is done in an actual book and is often written in daily A child could use one to summarize their day, or reflect on their day Journals/diaries make excellent presents and can launch a child into a lifetime of writing and reflection Makes a good writer!
- 7. Dialogue Journals A written communication between two people (parent and child) Parent can write an entry and child responds and vice versa Great way for parents and children to develop healthy relationships
- 8. Letters Encourage children to write letters… To family members To friends To teachers Unlimited options!
- 9. Emails Written letters are becoming more obsolete with the ease of email Encourage children to write emails to… Family members Friends Etc.
- 10. Books Families honor birthdays and special events with presents A great present idea could be a special book Use a blank book and have friends and family write a special note or words of encouragement on each page This is a present that will be treasured forever!
- 11. Important Tips! Writing must be authentic Don’t be overly concerned with spelling, punctuation, or grammatical errors Writing should be a regular family routine Use a variety of materials for writing Fun writing paper Writing utensils Colored markers/pencils Construction paper Etc. Most important – MAKE IT FUN!!!!!!
- 12. References Padak, N. & Rasinski, T. (2009). Write soon! The Reading Teacher, 62 (7), pp.618-620. doi:10.1598/RT.62.7.9