Required readings;
M5: Emergent writing through experimentation and play: The developmental indicators of writing.
Emergent writing through experimentation and play: The developmental indicators of writing.
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M5: Exposure to the tools of writing–creating a writing wonderland.
Exposure to the tools of writing–creating a writing wonderland.
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M5: How supporting handwriting supports later success.
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Assignment 1 – ½ page
Identify the Topic for your Final Assignment (due in Mod 7) write a short paragraph indicating which project you’ve chosen and why. This is the topic I identify.
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Diverse Family Contexts. (In module 2 we learned about home literacy experiences and diverse family contexts including language, race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status. Research 8-10 children’s books that support the diversity of families in your community and develop an annotated bibliography that includes the correct citation in APA style, with a description of the book (in your own words), how it supports diversity AND select 4 to extend into classroom experiences.) this is for reference until next module,
Assignment 2 – 1 page
Looking closely at a child’s writing allows us to discover what students know and have learned. We see what writing tools and techniques a student is experimenting with, and what the next steps for instruction might be. Please visit
Reading Rockets – Looking at Writing for examples of writing samples from real kids with next-step guidance for students from pre-K to third grade. Select one example to bring to our discussion. Copy and paste the picture in the discussion, introduce the writing sample, and share and example of a classroom strategy that you might utilize to support this student.
Assignment 3 – 3 ½ pages
Write a essay on the readings in APA format Include in-text citations, and a reference page. Be sure to respond to the following guiding topics and questions:
· Emergent Writing: Why do children write and what did you learn about their writing? What is the progression of their writing and what does the progression look like?
· Instructional Strategies: Discuss at least 2 instructional strategies such as writing workshop, focus lessons, writing time, group share time, and approaches to handwriting.
