Writing Process

Restate the Question TTQA is an acronym for turn the question around and was introduced to both of my children in their primary grades. This writing strategy teaches children to restate the question when answering a question, resulting in an intelligent response. For example, when ask the question, what is your favorite sport? Answer 1:…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Rubrics measure the quality of a student’s work; they are assessment tools that teachers use to grade a student’s performance. Writing rubric uses numbers and a set of criteria or guidelines to evaluate a student’s writing. They are a great tool that communicate the teacher’s expectations to both the student and parents as well as…