LIT 102-Week 09th-13th November 2020 Blog by Tatyana Browne


November 18th 2020

Spelling is important to writing as it improves reading ability and builds a learner’s knowledge of the alphabetic system as it is used in reading. As a training teacher, this article has given me much knowledge not only about the meaning of spelling but also the different strategies of how I can implement in my teaching. I would encourage purposeful writing, such as the writing of messages, lists, plans, signs, letters, stories, songs, and poems and provide opportunities for frequent writing, which, when integrated with all aspects of the curriculum. The article suggested that teachers can make use of instructional games. It furthermore said that games helps in the growth of young children's acknowledgment of words and their spellings. It also stated that games that involve exploring sound and letter relationships, manipulating letters to form words, building words, alphabetizing, and using the dictionary.

 

Writing is a complex process that requires a wide range of skills: a strong vocabulary; an understanding of genre, text structure, and voice; basic mechanical skills (grammar and punctuation), organizational skills, and higher order thinking, which is best taught by breaking down the process. By breaking down writing step-by-step, the mystery is removed and writer’s block is reduced. The writing process involves a series of steps to follow in producing a finished piece of writing.

 

As a child grows and their writing development expands, they grow through a series of stages. Each stage represents the child's knowledge of writing. There are five (5) stages in the writing development:

 

Scribbling/ Drawing-children's first attempt in writing is scribbling and drawing randomly on paper about their thoughts and exploring space.

 

Letter-like forms and shapes- children start understanding that writers use symbols to convey their meaning.

 

Letters- As the child continues to develop in the writing process, he/she starts using random letters. Majority starts with consonants, preferably those in letter of their name.

 

Letters and Spaces- children begin practicing their crafts; they begin learning more and understanding about print.

Conventional writing and spelling- This is the stage where students can spell almost all their words correctly. They also rely on phonics knowledge to help with the spelling of longer words. 

The Stages of writing is important because it acts a guide to help students with their writing and perfect their craft. The article suggests that as teachers we must always understand that each student learn differently.


References:

https://www.readingrockets.org/article/invented-spelling-and-spelling-development

https://www.readingrockets.org/article/how-writing-develops





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