Writing

• Components of a Writing Program

  An effective writing program includes components, such as modeled writing, shared writing, interactive writing, guided writing, and independent writing, that provide various levels of teacher support.

• Writing Process

  The writing process involves planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing writing.

• Genres of Writing

  There are a variety of genres of writing in which children can be engaged, including journals, stories, poetry, expository accounts, and persuasive essays.

• Spelling

  Teaching children to spell is one aspect of developing children’s writing.