Early student writing parallels and supports beginning reading, so it is important to understand the stages of writing development and how teachers can facilitate the writing process with primary students. Modules in this series look at effective ways to help students develop their writing abilities.

The staff development program for this module takes teachers through the stages of writing development. Examples of student writing at the kindergarten and first grade levels are shared. Strategies are modeled that encourage young children to attempt their own writing. Video clips show students actively engaged in the writing process.

During the first student program, the studio teacher models the writing process and motivates students to create their own stories on the topic of pets.

During the second student program, the focus is on writing in the content areas. The studio teacher introduces students to the concept of collecting and organizing research in a report form.

Teaching Writing, Grades 2-3
Staff Development Programs One 60-minute program	Student Programs: Grades 2-3 Two 30-minute programs

During the staff development program for this module, the studio teacher discusses the stages of writing development and shares samples of student writing at the second and third grade level. Suggestions are made for helping students learn to use the writing process.

During the first student program, the writing process is modeled. Students create their own stories about pets.

The focus of the second student program is on writing in the content areas. The studio teacher introduces students to the concept of collecting and organizing research in a report form.

Reading Basic to Success K-3 | Teaching Writing, K-3 | Windows On My World 4-7
Algebra Grades 1-8 | Geometry Grades 1-8 | Number Grades 1-8
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