We all know that children are full of thoughts and ideas. They just don’t know how to express what they’re thinking in writing. When teaching students about writing, I explain to them that writing is like telling a story on paper. I begin by showing them what their thoughts look like. For example, I have them share an idea while I write it on the chart. In the beginning I emphasize the content of the writing rather than grammatical correctness.
These skills will be taught through various...