After reading the paper dealing with the writing task analysis I was amazed at all the details needed in order to write. At my level the content skills are very weak. Some of my students have limited prior knowledge and experiences about how language works. They can not organize ideas and usually find it difficult to keep their attention on the task.
Another problem my children have is the use of their pencil. They do not have the experience of holding a pencil or the pressure required for printing. Again concentration and memory are a factor for these children. In order to write effectively children need to have proper directionality. This skill needs to be taught at the beginning grades for writing and reading. Children need to be able to have automatic letter form recall and motor skills in order to write.
I have seen children use the program inspiration and found it to be helpful in developing writing skills in students who have the ideas but can not organize them.
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- I have been teaching for 24 years and have two teenage daughters.This is my last course towards my Masters in Special Education.
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Until you look at how the writing task works we do not fully appreciate what our students go through when trying to complete work that we ask of them and the difficulties they face if they have any type of LD. Not only those of us in our class but all educators need to be aware of this and how best to meet each students needs and provide them with the tools necessary to succeed.
Hi Cathy,
I agree. If we needed to be aware of all the steps involved in writing, we would never be able to successfully complete the task. Meeting the needs of each student certainly requires an appreciate of the challenges faced by every one of them.
Thanks for the interesting blog.
Cathy
I too was amazed by how much "work" is involved in the writing process. When I think about it, it becomes more surprising that more people don't struggle more with writing. And I thought the hardest part was trying to come up with ideas of what to write...
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