Tip #172 from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents: Write across the Curriculum

Today's tip for parents from two talented teachers comes from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents by Cindy McKinley Alder and Patti Trombly.

#172
“Write" Across the Curriculum
If you think you can, you can. And if you think you can't, you're right.
~Marykay Ash

In classrooms all across the country, informational writing in the academic areas is coming to the forefront. Writing across the entire curriculum has been shown to increase comprehension of the material as well as help children become proficient writers.
There are various ways to provide opportunities for your child to write across the curriculum. Start by making (or purchasing) a journal to write in. She could use the journal for any subject. Below are just a few suggestions:
●      Math Journal: When your child conquers addition, have her use words to describe how to solve a simple addition problem. She can imagine herself explaining how to solve the addition problem step by step to someone else and write down the directions to solve it. She may choose to write in paragraph form (First…Then…Next) or by using steps with numbers (1. 2. 3…). (To determine if her directions are accurate, suggest that someone try to solve the problem by reading her words. This will help her find areas where she needs to be more specific or clear.)
●      Science Journal: When completing a science experiment, she could explain in her journal the conclusion of the experiment and the reasons for the results. She may even wish to write down a few ideas for future experiments!
●      Social Studies Journal: After learning about an event or person, she may choose to write her own thoughts and opinions about what she’s discovered.
●      Spelling Journal: In her journal she can describe the ways that help her remember how to spell her words (little clues, rhymes or patterns that help). (See December for many ideas!)

Cindy McKinley Alder Patti Trombly

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