Introduction
In reflecting on the book, Early Literacy Instruction: Teaching Reading and Writing in Today’s Primary Grades, the author of this reflection will discuss the importance of writing in supporting emergent readers’ development. (Smith & Read, 2009). Many children first learn to write before they develop the skills necessary to become proficient readers (Smith & Read, 2009). Developing phonemic awareness is fundamental to learning to read, and can be supported through interactive writing, scaffolded writing, and the language approach (Smith & Read, 2009). Effective writing instruction can be facilitated through writing workshop which should occur every day for 30 to 60 minutes (Smith & Read, 2009). Teachers should set high expectations …show more content…
The author chose to reflect on the importance of writing instruction for young children, because writing is essential for children who are learning to read, and is skill necessary for lifelong success (Smith & Read, 2009). It is crucial for teachers to incorporate shared writing, independent writing, and interactive writing to strengthen and develop a child’s writing skills (Smith & Read, 2009).
Theme
Developing writing skills to support emergent readers is the recurring theme of this reflection. Learning to write is a crucial skill that should be developed prior to learning to read (Smith & Read, 2009). Writing is a lifelong skill that all children should learn to be successful in school and in life (Smith & Read, 2009). Reading and writing are fundamental skills for success in life, and many of the skills needed to become an effective writer are similar to those necessary for becoming a proficient reader (Smith & Read, 2009).
Key Point #1: The Reading-Writing …show more content…
The writing workshop is a structure for effectively teaching writing, and children are given the chance to write everyday (Smith & Read, 2009). Children come to writing workshop prepared to write when they understand what is expected of them, and know they will be given the chance to write everyday (Smith & Read, 2009). During writing workshop, explicit instruction is necessary for writing instruction (Smith & Read, 2009). Teachers should explain and demonstrate each phase of the writing process, skills and strategies (Smith & Read, 2009). Instruction should emphasize not only the process, but also the product (Smith & Read, 2009). A child’s finished product can be published formally or informally through reading their writing to their peers (Smith & Read, 2009). When given the opportunity to share their writing with peers and their teacher, he or she is motivated to write (Smith & Read, hPP2009). An important aspect of writing workshop is the feedback and guidance given during teacher and student conferences (Smith & Read, 2009). Routines and procedures should be taught which will allow for the teacher to spend time talking about the writing with students (Smith & Read, 2009). Students will also conduct peer conferences to share their thoughts on peers’ writing (Smith & Read,
In reflecting on the book, Early Literacy Instruction: Teaching Reading and Writing in Today’s Primary Grades, the author of this reflection will discuss the importance of writing in supporting emergent readers’ development. (Smith & Read, 2009). Many children first learn to write before they develop the skills necessary to become proficient readers (Smith & Read, 2009). Developing phonemic awareness is fundamental to learning to read, and can be supported through interactive writing, scaffolded writing, and the language approach (Smith & Read, 2009). Effective writing instruction can be facilitated through writing workshop which should occur every day for 30 to 60 minutes (Smith & Read, 2009). Teachers should set high expectations …show more content…
The author chose to reflect on the importance of writing instruction for young children, because writing is essential for children who are learning to read, and is skill necessary for lifelong success (Smith & Read, 2009). It is crucial for teachers to incorporate shared writing, independent writing, and interactive writing to strengthen and develop a child’s writing skills (Smith & Read, 2009).
Theme
Developing writing skills to support emergent readers is the recurring theme of this reflection. Learning to write is a crucial skill that should be developed prior to learning to read (Smith & Read, 2009). Writing is a lifelong skill that all children should learn to be successful in school and in life (Smith & Read, 2009). Reading and writing are fundamental skills for success in life, and many of the skills needed to become an effective writer are similar to those necessary for becoming a proficient reader (Smith & Read, 2009).
Key Point #1: The Reading-Writing …show more content…
The writing workshop is a structure for effectively teaching writing, and children are given the chance to write everyday (Smith & Read, 2009). Children come to writing workshop prepared to write when they understand what is expected of them, and know they will be given the chance to write everyday (Smith & Read, 2009). During writing workshop, explicit instruction is necessary for writing instruction (Smith & Read, 2009). Teachers should explain and demonstrate each phase of the writing process, skills and strategies (Smith & Read, 2009). Instruction should emphasize not only the process, but also the product (Smith & Read, 2009). A child’s finished product can be published formally or informally through reading their writing to their peers (Smith & Read, 2009). When given the opportunity to share their writing with peers and their teacher, he or she is motivated to write (Smith & Read, hPP2009). An important aspect of writing workshop is the feedback and guidance given during teacher and student conferences (Smith & Read, 2009). Routines and procedures should be taught which will allow for the teacher to spend time talking about the writing with students (Smith & Read, 2009). Students will also conduct peer conferences to share their thoughts on peers’ writing (Smith & Read,