"Top 5 Reasons to Teach Writing!"
Writing is power.
What is reason #5?
A rule-governed behavior
What is Language?
Picking an available text to read.
What is the first step in the literature circle process?
The organization or system of sounds within a language.
What is Phonology?
Students who write clearly, think clearly. And students who think clearly have a better chance of navigating their way through the obstacles of adolescence.
What is reason #4?
The comprehension and/or use of a spoken, written, and/or other communication symbol system.
What is the definition of Language?
Small groups of students gathering together to discuss a piece of literature in depth.
What are Literature Circles?
The branch of linguistics that covers the grammatical arrangements of words within sentences, and how we use speech in communication.
What is Syntax/Grammar?
Written output is a great way to assess student knowledge.
What is reason #1?
Speaking and Writing
What are the expressive components of Language?
Cooperative Learning, Student Choices, and Fun
What are the 3 Whys for Literature Circles?
Oral and written communication
What is Discourse?
Helping students learn to express themselves with confidence in all subject areas can contribute to improvements in behavior and self-esteem.
What is reason #3?
Listening and Reading
What are receptive components of Language?
Discussion Director, Literary Luminary, Vocabulary Enricher, and Checker.
What are the the four jobs in Literature Circles?
Persuasive Writing, Expressive Writing, Informative Writing, and Literary Work
What are the 4 major Purposes of Writing?
Writing is the essential skill students need as they enter adult life.
What is Reason #2?
Phonology, Morphology, Syntax, Semantics, Pragmatics
What are the five language domains?
A way for students to apply what they are learning about reading and writing:
What is a comprehensive literacy program?
The 5 main aspects of Linguistics:
What are phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics?