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Page 1: Writing at Home. “Do not forget that reading and writing are the two sides of same coin: the child, who writes frequently, reads and understands more

Writing at Home

Page 2: Writing at Home. “Do not forget that reading and writing are the two sides of same coin: the child, who writes frequently, reads and understands more

“Do not forget that reading and writing are the two sides of same coin: the

child, who writes frequently, reads and understands more. And the same

occurs the other way round.” - Unknown

Page 3: Writing at Home. “Do not forget that reading and writing are the two sides of same coin: the child, who writes frequently, reads and understands more

What is writing?

• Putting thoughts on paper with words and pictures– Discussing your child’s ideas before they write is a

great way to help them prepare to write.• A form of expression– Children are still learning to express themselves

verbally and through writing. The more they practice the better they will be.

Page 4: Writing at Home. “Do not forget that reading and writing are the two sides of same coin: the child, who writes frequently, reads and understands more

What writing isn’t

• A focus on editing– Inventive spelling is okay– Punctuation and grammar mistakes happen

• Perfection on the first try– Writing is a process: It happens over time not over

night

Page 5: Writing at Home. “Do not forget that reading and writing are the two sides of same coin: the child, who writes frequently, reads and understands more

Encouraging Writing at Home

• Have a journal just for writing time.– Students have one at school as well

• Pick a topic and write with your child• Write down a question for your child to

answer, letting them see that you write too• See handouts of other ways to encourage

writing

Page 6: Writing at Home. “Do not forget that reading and writing are the two sides of same coin: the child, who writes frequently, reads and understands more

Journal Writing in First Grade

Page 7: Writing at Home. “Do not forget that reading and writing are the two sides of same coin: the child, who writes frequently, reads and understands more

Writing to Respond to Reading

Take a look at what our classes have created during writing time.

Page 8: Writing at Home. “Do not forget that reading and writing are the two sides of same coin: the child, who writes frequently, reads and understands more

Response to Reading in First Grade

Page 9: Writing at Home. “Do not forget that reading and writing are the two sides of same coin: the child, who writes frequently, reads and understands more

Questions?