Kendrah's Reflection for Graves C-2 & 3
In Chapter 2, Survive Day One, Graves writes about Pat, a teacher. Pat doesn't find it difficult to teach math but she finds it difficult in teach writing. Pat has had a horrendous experience learning to write and she doesn't want to be the one that causes another horrendous writing experience for another.
In order to attain positive writing experiences, teachers must first set the tone. It is set by what the teacher does instead of what the teacher says. If the topic is of interest to the teacher, then it will be of interest for the children. A teacher must think from the child's perspective. Secondly, a teacher must show the topic choice. As the teacher, writing ideas down for the children to see helps. Teachers must show that sometimes writing isn't as easy as it looks and that teachers may struggle too. Third, teachers must walk around and visit. Speaking one on one with the students and asking questions is important in order to see where the student is headed in the writing process. Fourth, allow sharing time for the students. This is a time to share what the students have been writing about. The students can help each other improve their pieces by sharing ideas and asking questions in small groups. Finally, teachers should provide folders so that students can keep their work throughout the year and revise when necessary.
I enjoyed reading chapter 2 because it motivates a teacher to not be afraid to teach writing. Although writing may be difficult, it can be a rewarding process when done right. This chapter provides the proper steps in order to achieve success in the writing process.
In Chapter 3, Help Children Choose Topics, Graves writes about helping students choose topics, instead of choosing topics for them to do. Letting students choose their own topics connects them to their writing. When the students are connected to their writing, they take pride in their piece. Getting to know the students personally is helpful when helping them choose a topic to write about. Also, let the students help each other and let them read through books of different authors. Overall, encourage the student to be able to write about any topic of interest to him or her.
This is a good chapter to read because i believe teachers forget that students like to write about things interesting to them, not to the teacher. Therefore, it reminds teachers that they must listen to the students in order to help the students write.
In order to attain positive writing experiences, teachers must first set the tone. It is set by what the teacher does instead of what the teacher says. If the topic is of interest to the teacher, then it will be of interest for the children. A teacher must think from the child's perspective. Secondly, a teacher must show the topic choice. As the teacher, writing ideas down for the children to see helps. Teachers must show that sometimes writing isn't as easy as it looks and that teachers may struggle too. Third, teachers must walk around and visit. Speaking one on one with the students and asking questions is important in order to see where the student is headed in the writing process. Fourth, allow sharing time for the students. This is a time to share what the students have been writing about. The students can help each other improve their pieces by sharing ideas and asking questions in small groups. Finally, teachers should provide folders so that students can keep their work throughout the year and revise when necessary.
I enjoyed reading chapter 2 because it motivates a teacher to not be afraid to teach writing. Although writing may be difficult, it can be a rewarding process when done right. This chapter provides the proper steps in order to achieve success in the writing process.
In Chapter 3, Help Children Choose Topics, Graves writes about helping students choose topics, instead of choosing topics for them to do. Letting students choose their own topics connects them to their writing. When the students are connected to their writing, they take pride in their piece. Getting to know the students personally is helpful when helping them choose a topic to write about. Also, let the students help each other and let them read through books of different authors. Overall, encourage the student to be able to write about any topic of interest to him or her.
This is a good chapter to read because i believe teachers forget that students like to write about things interesting to them, not to the teacher. Therefore, it reminds teachers that they must listen to the students in order to help the students write.
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