LIT102- Week3: 9th- 13th November 2020 Blog by Shanice



During this week's sessions, we learned about spelling development and the stages of writing. Our lecturer provided different links and videos to view then we discussed them afterward. Below are some essential points from our discussions.

                                                                   Spelling Development

Spelling is important in writing as it helps students to communicate effectively when writing. Spelling and reading skills go hand in hand as spelling (being able to associate letter and their sounds and knowing the standard rules) helps develop a student's ability to write and read. The article has enlightened me as to the different stages of spelling development that students go through that I have seen in the classroom but somehow could not pinpoint what stage my students were at. The five stages are pre-communicative, semiphonetic, phonetic, transitional, and correct.) The stages of spelling development are important for me to understand so that I can identify where my students are at and are able to help them gradually move forward in their spelling. I noted also that is it essential to know and understand each stage so that I can plan instructions for my students to be able to cater to their individual needs. I should also be acquainted with the standard spelling rules so that I can help students develop their spelling skills from invented spelling to adapting to standard spelling. I also learned that students may not move from one stage to the next in the correct order. However, I learned that I can teach in the context of writing using alphabet knowledge, letter and sound relationship, the concept of "wordness," and then move to teach word families, spelling patterns, phonics, and word structures to help students develop their spelling skills. I can also use word games, expose students to effective and purposeful reading and writing (have them write frequently) that would aid in developing their spelling skills. Teachers should avoid overemphasis on absolute correctness, mechanics, and memorization because an early emphasis on mechanical aspects of spelling inhibits developmental growth. Lastly, teachers can select spelling words from varied sources.



                                                                  Stages of Writing

The stages of writing are important as they reflect student’s development of the conventions of literacy. Teachers and students can track their growth, strengths, and weaknesses. It also helps the teacher to identify the level that the students are at in their writing and also get a sense of their level of cognitive development. It is important to note that students develop differently and may process at varying pace throughout these stages. When teaching writing it is important to have students practice! Also, it is important to praise students when they write/their writing pieces and attempt to write. Have students share/read their work and display their work for others to see. It is important for teachers to be knowledgeable of the stages of writing so they can know what level of writing their students are at, and be able to plan effectively to cater to their needs. Also, with this knowledge teachers can help students become better writers by guiding them and gradually helping them to improve at their pace to becoming efficient writers.

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