Learning+to+write

The sign principle is in the early developmental stage of writing. This is when letters and symbols stand for something. They can understand that a picture of a dog represents a dog. Then they are able to understand that the printed word dog has no features of an actual dog. Then we go through the flexibility principle, the linear principle and spaces between words. Children need to learn and understand that in order to create a good quality text they need to begin the writing process by selecting ideas, organizing the ideas, drafting, revision and proof reading; which includes going over punctuation, grammar and handwriting, and then publishing. Once the piece is ready for others to read it is important for them to get feedback from the readers, through the response and evaluation stage it is a good idea for the readers to provide positive comments on the piece. Statements like “those ideas were clear”, “I found that part very funny”, “I liked the ending you had”. Other suggestions about the piece that could be useful for encouragement and further development are’ good information and ideas, well organized and structured, language and words used were good, neat handwriting, spelling, punctuation and grammar. home