Create a writing corner in your home. Write notes for your child and expect a written response. Give your child a choice about what to read and write. Offer to help in your child s classroom with publishing projects. Focus on the meaning of their writing rather than a grade or mark.
Teachers model their own writing on an overhead or on chart paper.
During this time, the teacher tells his or her thoughts before and during the writing process. Thoughts may include format, spacing, spelling, punctuation, style, word choice, or catchy phrases. This is called modeled writing. Teachers also allow the students to take part in helping write a paper. When the the teacher and students both share ideas it is called shared writing.