Incorporating Writing Strategies in the Classroom
Writing is a very effective technique for both learning and showing learning. It is a necessary skill for learners to develop communication and critical thinking skills. Student demonstrates strategies that help them become more efficient, effective, and strategic writers. Additionally, it encourages students to overlook their areas of weakness and focus on their strengths. Strategic thinking is a critical aspect of learning. Not only is writing an effective means of communicating with others, but it may also be utilized to aid in the clarification of one's own thoughts throughout the learning process and as a form of self-expression. Writing strategies are intentional thought processes that writers use to resolve issues that arise while writing (Collins, 1998).
As a primary school teacher, I believe that writing is not only about physically creating letters, words, and sentences, but also about gaining an understanding of the writing process. As previously discussed in another blog post, the writing process consists of the following steps: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing.
Here are 12
writing strategies that teachers can use to help students reflect on their
writing and develop the capacity to monitor their own work.
1. Elaborating- this strategy enables writers to develop concepts through the addition of vivid details. For instance, brainstorming.
2. Evaluating-this strategy enables writers to examine and analyze their works in order to determine how effective they accomplished their goals. For example, compose self-reflections.
3. Formatting-this step enables writers to customize the arrangement of their final copy of work, ensuring that their writing is readable and that their visuals complement the text. Decide on a title is an example of a formatting activity.
4. Generating- this strategy enables writers to gather words, phrases, and ideas for writing. For instance, creating a list, drawings or even clustering.
5. Monitoring- this strategy enables writers to keep track of their progress and coordinate their writing strategies. Reread rough drafts, ask self-inquiries, and get comments from classmates and teacher.
6. Narrowing- this technique enables writers to focus their ideas in order to make them more precise and manageable. Utilize five "W" questions, for example, or construct clusters or other graphic organizers.
7. Organizing- this strategy enables writers to organize, sequence, and prioritize their work. For example, develop a visual organizer or an outline. For example, develop a visual organizer or an outline.
8. Proofreading- This strategy allows writers to thoroughly review their work in order to detect grammatical mistakes. For example, review rough versions and collaborate with a classmate to proofread.
9. Questioning- this enables writers to inquire about themselves as they create their works. For example, engage in question-and-answer sessions with themselves.
Zoe, I love that all of your blog posts are connected. As I read each entry, I am able to see the connection between all of these ideas. This week's post is indeed food for thought. As I prepare to reenter the classroom it is important that I take all of these strategies into consideration. IT may seem like also but when they are all incorporated, they ensure that the students and myself by extension, become more strategic writers. Thank you for these strategies. I look forward to using them in the classroom.
ReplyDeleteZoe, I agree with you that writing is an effective technique for both learning and showing learning. When I get back into the classroom I plan on on introducing these strategies to my students as I would love for Them to become strategic writers.
ReplyDeleteZoe, I like that all of your blog posts are linked. As I read this week's entry, I am given food for thought. Presently, I am teaching my students through the writing process and I think they are enjoying it. I am not getting any complaints of "how many paragraphs" etc. hey seem to be enjoying the process especially that I have given them the choice of creating their own story. I can therefore testify that the writing process is definitely the way to go to encourage students to write. I hope to infuse some of he strategies that you have mention into my processes. Thank you so much for some of the ideas you have been posting on your blog. I can assure you that your ideas are utilize wisely.
ReplyDeleteZoe, thank you for introducing these writing strategies. As a new primary school teacher these strategies will be effective during my writing activities. These strategies will definitely be a great fit for my students.. Job well done!!! 😊
ReplyDeleteZoe, I would like to thank you for these writing tactics to help my 5th Grade students reflect on their writing and improve their ability to keep track of their own progress. Reading your blogs has aided in the development of my writing abilities as well, and I'm constantly learning new things. Many thanks, and you will make an excellent instructor.
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