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Reiteration of Affirmative Topic Choice
Samantha Starr
Capella University
ED 5010
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How can we grow the writing skills of our students?
Working with 4th grade students, specifically exceptional learning students, I have seen a wide
range of writing skills from students who can barely write their name entering 4th grade to
students who can write 2-3 pages on any given topic. Even though students enter 4th grade on
different base levels the goal is simple, each student should be a better writer leaving 4th grade
then they were entering. As a 4th grade teacher I teach all subjects, therefore, I have the
opportunity to adapt my schedule to meet the needs of my students. Given an 80 minute ELA I
am required to teach English, grammar and writing. “Providing adequate time for students to
practice writing is an essential element of any effective writing instruction program. Even so,
recent surveys of elementary teachers have shown that students spend little time writing
during the school day” (Bollinger, 2023). Therefore, I have adapted my schedule to focus on a
single part of the writing process per day. For example, Monday is planning, Tuesday is writing,
Wednesday is revising, Thursday is peer editing and Friday is publishing.“
Teachers can
encourage students to collaborate throughout the writing process by brainstorming ideas
about a topic, responding to drafts in a writing group, or helping peers edit or revise their
work” (
Graham, 2024
). When we allow students to work together we can break cultural
divides and help students better understand each other.
By continuing this process all year I
am able to see students grow and learn at their own pace. I have learned as a teacher that
repetition is key to growth. During Responsive Classroom, I’ve created a drill where I set a 10
minute timer. Then, I give students a topic and tell them to write as much as they can without
stopping. I am always sure to emphasize that spelling does not count or grammar because the
goal here is to build writing stamina. The students enjoy this exercise because it takes the
pressure off and allows them to enjoy writing.
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Writing Development Evaluation and Reflection
After completing the self-assessment, I feel confident that I can write fairly well. I know that
Capella provides the resources I need to be an exceptional writer. These resources will help me
to grow and develop my writing skills during the Flexpath.
Finalize Affirmative Topic
How can we help students from different backgrounds grow their writing skills? Through the
discovery phase of this project, I will conduct research to learn more about effective strategies
for helping students learn how to write.
Discovery Strategy
In the public school setting many students come into a classroom at different writing levels. How
can we help all students grow in their writing skills during their 4th grade year? How do we
make students more comfortable writing so they can have greater success academically and
professionally? Particularly when students are from multicultural backgrounds and may have
intellectual disabilities. One option will be to let students have a choice in what they write.
Research states the importance of letting students have a choice when it comes to what they are
going to write about. Educators are able to reach a more diverse group of students from different
cultural and academic backgrounds when they allow students to have a say in the topic (Graham,
2024). In the discovery process, I will have to uncover how to level the playing field so all
students will have an equal opportunity to write regardless of language barrier.
Themes
Writing Process
English Language Learners
Stages of Writing
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Student Engagement
Diversity
Multicultural Learners
Exceptional Learner
Students with Disabilities
Fluency
Stamina
Technology
Questions to Ask
How do we teach writing to English Language Learners? Library Search
What effects does multiculturalism have on writing? Library Search
What are the biggest challenges for exceptional learners when it comes to writing?
Library Search
Library Search Strategy
To learn more about “What is,” I will use the Capella University Library search
databases. In addition, I will research strategies to level the playing field for all learners
to grow their writing skills
Keywords
.
Engagement
Motivation
Elementary Education
Strategies for Writing
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Communicating Effectively
Meeting diverse needs of students
Multiculturalism
References
Bollinger, G. S. (2023).
Provide daily time for students to write
. Nebraska Reads.
https://www.education.ne.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Teaching-Elementary-School-Studen
ts-to-be-Effective-Writers-Recommendation-1.pdf
Graham, S. (2024).
Teaching elementary school students to be effective writers
. Reading Rockets.
https://www.readingrockets.org/topics/writing/articles/teaching-elementary-school-students-be-effective-
writers#:~:text=Teachers%20can%20encourage%20students%20to,jointly%20develop%20a%20single%2
0text.
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