Keep repeating steps 1-4 until you find the correct word. The final editing leads to the student s finished product. It is beneficial for the students to know how that product is going to be used and what form the product will take. Publishing the writing even within the classroom gives the students more motivation to write. As with everything we ask of students, if they see an authentic purpose behind their work, they become more involved in the completion of the work.
Writing is a difficult task for students.
When provided with the tools, strategies, and models, writing becomes a meaningful task for students. Special needs students benefit from this instruction and begin to build their skills. Key components within any writing program include the consistency with which the skills are taught and the modeling provided by the teacher in large groups, in smaller collaborative groups, and through individual discussions with students. When all the components are in place, student writing has demonstrated improvement both on informal assessments and through more formalized testing. It is most important that writing be viewed as an adventure for students.