Writing

Writing

Writing may be the most important part of the kindergarten curriculum. “The goal

of a developmentally appropriate kindergarten is to accept all children where they are and take them forward on their literacy journey”  (Hall & Cunningham, 1997). Like all other areas of children’s development, children come to kindergarten at different writing stages. Creating a positive, risk-free environment is important to enhance literacy.  Learning to read and write is essential and provides the basic foundation for all future school success (Janette L. Blecha).

I use Lucy Calkin's Writing Workshop curriculum to guide me through the kindergarten writing process.  I found this site to be very helpful.  The following chart can be used to help remind students the differences between fiction and nonfiction for reading and writing.

                                                         
                                                            *ANCHOR CHARTS*

                  I think it is a good idea to leave anchor charts like these up throughout the school year.

*ENVIRONMENTAL PRINT*

I love this environmental print tree!!  This is a great way to remind kindergarten students that they

already know how to read because of EP and they can use these labels in their writing too.

*Labeling*

*Modeling each skill is the key to success*

*Explicitly teach labeling*

*Noticing teachers notice when students are ready to move past labeling*

Great MOTIVATION!!!

More examples of writing anchor charts

I really like the progression you can see in these anchor charts.

This is a great example of  'How to' writing.  This could be adapted for many grade levels and subjects.

It's important to provide students with a variety of paper.  

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*Labeling While Teaching Science*

I love these wonderful examples of labeling!  There are so many lessons on each anchor chart.  Explicit teaching on drawing, labeling and activating background knowledge!

Writing can be integrated into a science activity too!

Shared writing can be about any topic.  Choose a topic that is unique to your class.

I think this is a great shared reading/writing activity for the beginning of the year. 

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I love this lesson on alliteration.  It can be adapted for nearly any grade level.  Visit the link below for more alliteration related activities.

                                             

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