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5. Teaching Writing as a Process

Factors Related to This Session
•	Background knowledge

•	Phonic skills and vocabulary

•	Revisions and editing skills

•	Understanding writing conventions

•	Understanding writing genres and purposes


In this session, you will investigate and apply research-based principles on writing instruction in early literacy.

Before You Watch

Watch the Video

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Examine the Topic

Extend Your Knowledge

Apply Guidelines to Classrooms

Analyze Your Teaching

Put It Into Practice

Choose Activities

Assess Your Writing Program

Develop a Mini-Lesson

Create a Handbook

Wrap Up

Reflect on Your Learning

Learning Goals
At the end of this session, you will better understand:

•	characteristics of effective writing instruction

•	components of the writing process

•	formats for writing in K-2 classrooms

•	writing as an integral part of all curriculum areas

"For very young writers...the opportunity to plan, to rehearse, to share what they're going to write before they write it, can be a critical step in the writing process."

Jeanne R. Paratore

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5. Teaching Writing as a Process

Factors Related to This Session

Learning Goals