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Stages of developing writing
See you modelling writing e.g. Cards, lists etc. Being exposed to why writing is used e.g. posters,
brochures, magazines etc. Shopping lists Checking items off on a list Labelling – items, using name Letters to friends, family Recount of a day out, story Cards/postcards for different occasions
Purpose of writing
What is Emergent Writing?
Emergent writing “means that children begin to understand that writing is a form of communication and their marks on paper convey a message” (Mayer, 2007, p. 35).
Emergent writing progresses through the stages a young child moves through beginning with random marks and ending with conventional spelling.
Language Rich Environment
Introducing new vocabulary Use of commentary Enjoying story books, discussing and role playing Making the most of a variety of experiences e.g.
visits, walking to school, using the environment Supports development of comprehension and
creative writing
Before Emergent Writing
Gross-motor writing development Circles – paintbrushes, water Shapes and patterns in the air Fine-motor writing development Using pegs, tweezers, lego etc. Finger exercises – Youtube Pre-handwriting patterns Muscle memory development
Gross motor activities
Fine motor activities
Pre handwriting patterns
Letter families
Correct posture
Pre-writing skills
Children’s writing shows print concepts starting on the left hand side writing from left to right showing an awareness of spacing and
punctuation experimenting with phonics sounds
Progression of Writing Development
Children’s drawings represents writing
Progression of Writing Development
Children scribble but intend for it to be writing
Progression of Writing Development
Children’s letters may not be the standard letters, but may look like letters
Progression of Writing Development
Children write strings of letters, but they do not create real words
Progression of Writing Development
Children try different ways of representing sounds in words by
The horse can run
We went to the store.
Writing Tips
Accept all levels of children’s writing Ask children to read their writing to you Ask children to tell you about their drawing Accept children’s writing errors as opportunities
Early Writing
Use phonics for dominant sounds in words. Share the thinking, model the writing Think it, Say it, Count it, Write it, Check it.
Children learn writing skills by watching others construct text.
Early Writing
Modelling session
Punctuation
Capital letters – beginning of sentences and names of people/places
Full stops – at the end of a sentence Question marks – at the end of a
question i.e. Why are you running? Exclamation marks – at the end of a
command i.e. Stop it!
Try one!
she can ride a bike
when will you be home
stand still mary
Adjectives and Adjectival Phrases
I can see a cat.
I can see a fluffy cat. I can see a fluffy cat with white
paws.
Try one!
He has a car. Add an adjective.
Add an adjectival phrase.
Conjunctions
I can see a cat. He is fluffy.
I can see a cat and he is fluffy.
I can see a cat but he has no ears.
and, but, because, so, which
Try one!
and, but, because, so, which
He likes pears. She likes bananas.
She went to the park. She wanted to play.
Writing opportunities at home
Picture dictionary Variety of blank paper Envelopes (variety of sizes) Pens, pencils, felt-tips, crayons Empty books Clipboards Chalk and chalk boards Dry wipe boards and markers Post-it notes Steam and mirrors
Websites
http://www.parentteachplay.com/gross-motor-skills-activities-from-play-group/
http://www.communication4all.co.uk/homepage.htm
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