Our Current Methods

1. Use a writing process
   
2. Observing the Teacher and Others
   
   1. Modeling the writing process
      
3. Practicing
   
   1. whole group and small group brainstorming
      
   2. journal writing
      
   3. practice different mechanics
      
   4. Using thesaurus
      
   5. Free writing for a time limit
      
   6. Peer editing
      
      1. reading aloud to a partner
         
4. Building background experiences / schema
   
   1. field trips
      
   2. speakers
      
   3. reading short books (minilessons)
      
   4. Exposure to quality literature
      
   5. research
      
5. Other Strategies
   
   1. multiple graphic organizers
      
   2. Super-duper sentence writing (elaboration strategies)
      
   3. writing specialist on campus
      
   4. Share time among teachers (time flex)
      
   5. Limit methods to not overwhelm
      
      1. "perfect" one writing method
         
   6. integrating the curriculum (writing in different content areas)
      
   7. Publish their work / share
      
6. Allowing choice
   
   1. manuscript or cursive
      
   2. pencil or gel pen
      
   3. choose topic
      
   4. partner writing?
      
   5. deciding what is published / finished?
      
   6. Students suggest topics and vote
      

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