Reading
Writing
Process for Primary Children
Program
Content
Every time a
story is read or writing takes place, background knowledge for writing
is developing in children. This workshop will focus on this building
process which includes knowledge of the parts of a book, parts of a
story, and beginning grammar lessons. Participants will be asked to
share their own techniques in these areas as well as gain new insights
from the book Writing Workshop. In addition, several children's
books will be reviewed by the class for use as models in the participants'
classrooms.
Program
Objectives
- To assist teachers
in preparing interesting and helpful grammar lessons
- To acquaint teachers
with peer editing
- To inform teachers
how graphic organizer sheets can help children to build a story
Recommended
Training: One half-day
Program
Training Book: Writing Workshop - 256 pages (available
through the publisher)