Writing Instruction

Entry Two:
     After receiving many classes about writing instruction over the course of our masters, the way I perceive writing has grown and deepen. I believe that writing instruction has two vital components. First, students need to have the opportunity to explore with their own writing. Writing should be a task that students find enjoyable and not just another assignment. Teachers need to help develop or cultivate that passion for writing. Allowing for writer's workshop, free writing, and celebrating each child's successes is a vital part of this process.
    Next, after allowing students to have freedom with their writing, I believe that they also need to have lots and lots of modeling from the teacher and from their peers. As a teacher, I model every step of the writing process with the students. It is so important that they understand what is expected for them. Modeling is also very vital for your second language learners. They need a visual example to follow as they learn to find their own voices.