Kendrah's c/5 Reflection- Graves

In Chapter 5, Write with the Children, I learned that writing can be done in various ways. It is important for the student to see the teacher partake in the writing process and model their writing. Telling the class what you are going to write about and why you chose a topic will encourage the students to do the same and come up with ideas of their own. Large sheets of paper and an overhead projector may be ideal to do model writing.
Another part of the writing process is the composing session. In the composing process, the teacher chooses a topic that can be thought about in front of the class and explained. The teacher writes so that the children can visualize the words. These are topics one can feel just by talking. When a topic has been chosen and demonstrated, comments should be written to find out ways that the piece can be written better or how it can be made more interesting when read.
Overall, modeled writing "provides many opportunities for choice and for a wide range of development within the classroom." There are many levels in the writing process. These levels show that every part of the writing process is important. Modeling also helps teachers understand their own writing and they will be able to help the students in return.
When I become an educator I plan to write with the children. I can't remember if my teachers contributed as much as they should've. I believe it's important to take part in lessons needed to be done. Also, the chapter mentions that the class becomes closer and each individual contributes by sharing their own experiences. Therefore, all the members of the classroom model for each other. I will make sure that I model my own writing for the children so that that they will find it helpful in their own writing.