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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