How to Write

The early elementary years focus on teaching a child to be a proficient writer. As a child progresses, the emphasis shifts from writing instruction to ascertaining what a child can write.

Handwriting Basics

How to Hold a Pencil – the key to writing neatly
Handwriting for Kids – how to properly form each letter
FREE Handwriting Worksheets – perfect practice makes perfect
Handwriting Assessments – track a child’s progress

Writing Conventions

The Writing Process

Writing Rubric

TTQA

Turn the Question Around TTQA is an acronym for turn the question around and was introduced to both of my children in their primary grades. It’s a writing strategy that helps children respond intelligently to a question.

The Five Ws

The Five Ws and One H Who, what, when, where and why are commonly referred to as the five Ws. They are used by many to get the full story. For example, writers and police officers use the five Ws to get the complete story. Many add the word, “how” to the five Ws and [...]

Writing Rubric 4th Grade

A writing rubric assesses the quality of a child’s writing. In fourth grade a child is expected to write a BCR, brief constructed response, that provides details from the text. The fourth grade teacher should review the criteria prior to a child completing his writing assignment. The criteria may need to be explained a few [...]

1st Grade Writing

In the beginning, the focus is on an idea NOT the writing process. The ability to tell a story (become an author) begins with getting an idea on paper. Encourage your child to draw pictures and write sentences that explain the picture. Children develop writing skills differently; as a result they will achieve these benchmarks [...]

The Writing Process

Stages of the Writing Process As early as first grade, our school introduces the writing process. By second grade, many curriculums provide the foundation for the five basic steps of writing which are as follows: prewriting, first draft, revising, editing and publishing. Prewriting Prewriting encompasses the initial planning stage. Before writing a child should ask [...]

Writing Checklist

Every child progresses differently. As a child develops his ability to write, he should also begin to self-monitor his work. Prior to completing a writing assignment, a child should reread her work to find mistakes. Checklist for Writing Help your child proof their work. Use the checklist (ideal for primary grades) below to locate and [...]

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