The starting point as a parent or teacher is to accept that most children find editing their work pointless and boring. In addition, they often don’t have the skills to, or a structured process for, editing their writing. Here are … Continued
Using ‘model texts’ is an effective strategy for introducing children to the process of narrative writing as it provides them with a framework that they can follow. STEP ONE Choose a suitable story. Stories, such as fairy tales, with which … Continued
A portmanteau is a large travelling bag that opens in two equal sections and is used for carrying clothes and other personal items. It is a French word derived from the root word ‘port’ meaning ‘to carry’ and ‘manteau’ meaning … Continued
The Alphabet Tree by Leo Lionni provides a nice analogy of the writing process. The story begins with the letters living individually on the top most leaves of a tree. Similarly, when you begin to learn the alphabet code you … Continued
Dehart (2019) suggests that before using poetry as a teaching tool, it is important to discuss and define poetry and in particular make a connection between poetry and song lyrics, to which students appear to unanimously respond. The following is … Continued