Purpose of writing
How many main purposes of writing are there?
4
Phonology is activated once a system has been acquired for basic listening and speaking.
True or False?
True
What does it mean to write across the curriculum?
Writing across the curriculum means to integrate writing into other content areas because it is not taught enough in ELA.
What is linguistics?
The study of human language.
Which content area is the only one that we expect children to have some kind of basic skill level in when arriving to kindergarten?
Reading
Expressive is a main type of writing and is used mainly to make deeper connections to others.
True or False?
True
Vocabulary is only about expressive vocabulary which is used when a student is talking, writing, or communicating.
True or False?
False: It is also receptive which represents the words that a student understands but may not necessarily use when speaking or writing.
Should teachers still teach the Six Trait Criteria if you are not an writing teacher?
No. They will teach it and you just have them practice it.
What is a language disorder?
an impairment incomprehension and/or use of a spoken, written, or other communication symbol system.
An essay is a type of which of the main 4 writing purposes?
Persuasive Writing & Informative Writing
The main type of writing that is clear, accurate, organized, thorough, and above all fair is called what?
Informative writing
Morphology focuses on the smallest unit of meaning within a word?
True or False?
True
What is the best strategy to help your children learn the process correctly?
Modeling the writing process.
What is phonetics?
The science concerned with the study of speech processes, including the production, perception and the analysis of sounds.
A novel is a type of literary work.
True or False?
True
If the writer is trying to change the mind of a reader then what type of writing are they using?
Persuasive writing
Knowledge of grammar rules helps children understand the relationship among words and apply vocabulary and abstract thinking to their comprehension of oral language.
True or False?
True
Students who write clearly, think clearly.
True or False?
True
What is pragmatics?
Pragmatics is about how we actually use speech in communication, and how content aids the transmission of meaning in utterance.
Helping students learn to express themselves with confidence in all subject areas can contribute to improvements in behavior and self-esteem.
True or False?
True
The form of writing that is to entertain and is more of a creative writing is called Literary work.
True or False
True
Discourse is a non critical skill.
True or False?
False: Discourse (oral and written communication), is critical skill.
Sharing their writing with the class in not important.
True or False?
False
Writing is power.
True or False?
What are the 6 areas of oral language?
phonology, grammar, morphology, vocabulary, discourse, and pragmatics.