Improving the writing skills of students having difficulty in this area is not easy. There are several key components underlying students’ writing difficulties: A failure to plan and effectively organise their writing. Difficulty in writing a sufficient quantity of text … Continued
Building vocabulary has been identified as one of the core elements that needs to be included in reading instruction for ‘at risk’ students. Vocabulary includes all words used, both orally and in the written form, which are required in order to … Continued
Underpinning effective writing is creative thinking. The following activities have been shown to be effective for developing creativity. When you do these activities with children, keep it fun and join in, offering your ideas as well. Alternative Uses The Alternative … Continued
An ‘e’ on the end of words is there for a number of reasons. Most commonly it is part of a split digraph indicating that the vowel before the consonant will be pronounced as a long vowel sound (rat-rate, pet-Pete, … Continued
