Week 8

• Discuss the components of an effective writing program and why they are important.

The three components of effective writing is 1.) personal connections- it's important for children to be able to personally connect with their writing. ex; personal narratives 2.) writing conventions- we have to make sure what conventions each students need to be working on; they would do editing and revisions on works.  3.) inventions-  give students invent or producing their own writing pieces. These are important because it gives you a better view of how the students understanding is. You will know what they get and what they don't get.

• How might you rearrange your schedule to create more time for students to write in general and, in particular, for students to write about their personal experiences?

I would have them write in there journal before the end of each day to one, practice their writing, and two, find out how much they know.

• How can you create ways for students to make personal connections in different subject areas through writing?

You can have them do responsive or reflective writing to something they have read or you have read. It can be about a book, a article, a political issue (if at that level), etc.

• How can student work help you decide which conventions to teach?

You would see what is the most common convention that needs to be addressed by looking at all the students first work and base your teaching off that.

• When can you promote student inventions and experimentation with different formats in writing?