Quiz
1. My child is competent at the mechanics of writing, like spelling and grammar.
2. My child has a clearly defined writing process.
3. My child does not struggle with getting her ideas on paper.
4. My child is comfortable outlining writing assignments using Roman numeral outlines.
5. My child can write a final draft of a paper without editing.
1. My child is competent at the mechanics of writing, like spelling and grammar.
False.
2. My child has a clearly defined writing process.
False.
3. My child does not struggle with getting her ideas on paper.
False.
4. My child is comfortable outlining writing assignments using Roman numeral outlines.
False.
5. My child can write a final draft of a paper without editing.
False.
Hot-Shot Writer
Your child is a born writer (or at least a copy editor)! Keep encouraging them to write and keep up the good work.
Middle-of-the-Road Writer
Your child seems to struggle a little bit with the act of writing, as most kids do. It is important that you spend a moderate amount of time working with your child on developing a clear writing process. Pay close attention to:
Generating ideasOutlining structuresGetting the words on paper
Not-So-Hot Writer
Your child seems to struggle mightily with writing -- that is not to say that he doesn't have brilliant ideas, these ideas are just locked in his head. Your job is to empower your child to develop a process that helps them get those ideas on paper.
Talk honestly with your child about the act of writing and how it might have affected him emotionally. Work with your child on developing a concrete individualized writing process starting with idea generating, outlining, and editing.Help your child understand the essential elements of any higher level writing and help him develop ways to start writing and stay writing.