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© 2006 SETTS
How To Generate Good Writing
Spelling skillsUnderstandingOrganizationPatienceInterestIdeasA sharp pencil
Spelling skillsUnderstandingOrganizationPatienceInterestIdeasA sharp pencil
What’s Always Needed What’s Often Lacking
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So, what are you going to do?
Continue with teacher directed topicsContinue to watch kids struggleContinue to see a lack of progressContinue to see a lack of enthusiasmContinue to have a supply of sharp pencils
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What might you try instead?
Add a little technologyAdd a little imaginationAdd a little creativityAdd a little student buy-in
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Imagination is more important than knowledge.
I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music.I see my life in terms of music.
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The Materials
A computer (Macs are better, but PCs will do)
Photoshop Elements software (About $49)Predictive word processing software ($125)Graphic organizer software ($75+)
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And now, for yourviewing pleasure…..
…..some examples of what can be done by elementary Special Day
Class students.
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Why It Works
Pictures ease transition from abstract to concrete
Students have ‘buy-in’ and feel connected if they are in pictures
Writing just seems like part of a larger process involving cameras & computers
It’s fun
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How The Kids Benefit… They write more They write with enthusiasm They look forward to the next lesson They learn cutting edge technology They read what others write They have a unique product They acquire and improve skills
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Review of the ProcessKids bring in a magazine of interestPick a pictureAdd the student to the picturePrint on paper with added linesDraftEditFinal draft Use predictive word processor - any
step
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