Writing – Elementary Literacy

Plan
What	Writing is communication through the use of letters and symbols that represents language.
Why	Writing is a multifaceted skill used for many purposes including: communicating, learning, informing, persuading, entertaining, and self-reflecting. Watch video for more information
How	Students must be given the opportunity to write daily. Instruction should include teaching students to write for different purposes using the writing process. We must teach students to become fluent with handwriting, spelling, sentence construction, typing, and word processing. Teachers must strive to create an engaged community of writers. Teaching Elementary Students to Be Effective Writers

Instruct

Classroom Strategies

Writing Strategies and WHEN to use them

Provide Daily Time
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Grades K-3: Students work on foundational writing skills in connection to phonics instruction, e.g. spelling, word chains, sentence dictation.
Grades K-6: Writing happens in conjunction with Wit & Wisdom ELA instruction as students write to learn and learn to write. Students should also be writing within other content areas: science, math, and social studies.
Writing in Wit & Wisdom Resource Packet
Wit & Wisdom Writing Models
Writing to Learn and Learning to Write

Writing Process
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Assisting Students with the Writing Process

Writing Fluency
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