Entry 5: Writing Strategies

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 This week we ended the last of the demonstrations for the writing strategies. This included Peer collaboration,  decreasing spelling and grammar errors, setting product goals, feedback, technology application, and text model. Out of all the ending writing strategies that were covered, the 1 that I would utilize the most in my classes would be peer collaboration. This is because it's a great way to foster collaboration, teamwork, and friendship. It is also an excellent method to cover the planning, drafting, revising, and editing process more efficiently.  The topic of challenges in the teaching of writing was covered as well.  Some ways to tackle these issues were covered as well which would include utilizing creativity/imager or even vocabulary instruction. 

The stages in writing development were also introduced. These include 1. The emergent stage is where writers are learning what writing is about. This stage contains developing and emergent writers. 2. Early stage where children begin problem-solving words they are unsure of writing as well as when they have control over beginning letter sound combinations. Beginning writers are found in this stage. Next, the 3rd stage is the transitional stage in which writers hone their spelling skills. This stage includes expanding as well as bridging writers. Finally, the last stage is fluent writing where children begin to develop strategies for the craft of writing. This stage consists of independent writers. With this knowledge, it would be possible to classify students into their various stages by observation. 

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