As the calendar year draws to a close, we continue to work on writing traits here at Resnik. Currently we are working on the "organization and word choice" traits. We will continue to work on these all year and have some suggestions for how you can help your children with these traits at home.
Organization is the internal structure of the piece of writing, the logical pattern of the ideas. It enhances the central theme by making everything fit together like a puzzle. Parents can suggest that their children ask the following: Does my paper have a good opening that captures the reader's attention? Are my ideas in the best order? Does my paper have a strong ending?
Word Choice is the use of rich, colorful, precise language that moves and enlightens the reader. Word Choice enriches our writing and makes it almost come alive.
Parents can suggest that their children ask the following: Will my reader understand my words? Were my words accurate, original and just right? Did I use energetic verbs? Did I use language that painted a picture? Di d I make things interesting?
About Me
- Tracy Craemer & Rebecca Silverman
- Tracy and Rebecca are two educators with a passion for reading and writing! Both moms, wives and dog lovers, they share the Reading Specialist position at Judith A. Resnik Elementary School in Montgomery County, MD. They are excited to share information and resources about reading and writing with the community.
The Book Club Girls!
My daughter Kelly's book club loved reading the book, Who Was Harriet Tubman? and then visiting this house that was part of the Underground Railroad