Learning Goals
- Writing responses to guiding instructions or questions
Curriculum Connection
Draft and revise their writing, using a variety of informational, literary, and graphic forms and stylistic elements appropriate for the purpose and audience.
Language –
Writing
Materials
- Paper
- Pencil or other writing tools
- Word/visual choices (where appropriate)
- Word banks or word dictionary (where appropriate)
Preparation
Develop a daily journal or use individual worksheets for written responses.
Examples of topics may include:
-write 5 words that mean soft
-write 5 words that remind you of summer
-write 5 words that are colour words
-write 5 words about your favourite television show
Extension:
Encourage phonetic spelling where appropriate.
Draw a picture to represent an idea.
Increase or decrease the number of words expected for responses.
Encourage full written sentences instead of individual words.
Use paper or chart paper for responses.
Verbal Prompts
Let’s write or draw our ideas.
First, let’s read the question together.
Next, print the word (or sentence or picture) that shows the answer.
Then, read what you have printed.
Then, read the next question (or listen to what needs to be answered).
Next, print the word (or sentence or picture) that shows the answer.
Then, read what you have printed.
Great job! You used your writing skills to answer the questions.
Time to clean up
Now let’s check your schedule!