Teaching Card 1B divides students into two teams. Phonogram cards are placed in one box, initial consonant blends on cards in another. Cards are taken to make a word. It begins with learning to use language symbols to communicate messages that fulfill a specific purpose. It is through experience with writing process and exposure to a variety of models, that children begin to understand and use the writer's craft.
Writing provides opportunities for children to gain control of important literacy practices.
In the early stages it helps children attend closely to features of letters and words and directs their attention to spatial concepts. It helps them develop the concepts of order and sequence while exploring ways to express their most important thoughts. It allows them to view written text from the perspective of the author. The Rigby Literacy Wonder Writers component teaches writing explicitly and directly. These 64 lessons address the skills children need and provide opportunities for writing.