Week 3 9th – 13th November 2020 Blog by Shaniqua Belle.

This week sessions were on the importance of spelling to writing and the writing stages.

Spelling is important in writing because it gives students recognition of the links between words of the same origin and understanding word relationships. In order to write, students need a firm foundation and understanding of the sounds represented by letters and their spelling.

I learned, from the article, that teachers could build a child’s spelling development using word games and by providing opportunities for frequent writing. 

With writing exercises, teachers should avoid forcing perfected (correctness) writing, as nobody is perfect, it is nurtured more effectively through knowledge of the pupils' level of development.

The stages of writing are important to students because it provides them with a series of separate steps to follow, breaking down the task into manageable parts, making the task of “writing” seems less intimidating. Students can also develop their spelling through the writing process.

When teaching writing, as a teacher, we are to keep in mind the students' learning styles and patterns.

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