“Rough drafts” are important because they allow students to: proofread work for errors replace overused words reflect and make changes all of the above Writing should be: the most important subject given as homework nightly modeled by teachers and parents all of the above Struggling writers may benefit from: talking about a writing assignment being given extra time to complete writing assignments getting feedback that lets them know that their writing is valued all of the above Teachers should take class time to explicitly teach _______________ : changing slang to standard English the standard order of adjective strings in English that writing is like talking, so write how you speak all of the above How can teachers support struggling writers? give them more time to complete writing assignment by sending it home as homework providing scaffolding and frequent check-ins to ensure the student is not stuck read the student’s writing aloud and ask peers to critique it let the student draw pictures or create a poster to complete the assignment Writing should be a part of the instructional day in which of the following grades? kindergarten first grade second grade all of the above Writing is a skill that: develops naturally improves with practice should not be evaluated none of the above Students should work with peers as a way to: get feedback on their draft have input from others in the editing process make improvements to the draft all of the above The last step before students turn in the 'final copy' is: editing framing publishing none of the above _______ contributes to writing success in children. meaningful oral language experiences with adults exposure to print on a regular basis practice engaging in writing all of the above Assignments Assessment
