Unit 2: Characteristics of Stages of Emergent Writing
Unit 2 Objectives:
* Given picture samples of emergent writing, you will be able to identify the stage demonstrated as well as the reasoning for your choice.
* You will be able to produce a written report explaining the stages of emergent writing and their characteristics as well as what stage Zoey is currently at to include in your final report to Zoey's mother.
Overview of Unit 2
- Activity 1 View examples of Emergent Writing and Learn their characteristics
View a Voicethread presentation with examples of each of the 5 stages of Emergent Writing and descriptions of the characteristics of that stage.
- Activity 2 Review Stages and Characteristics of Emergent Writing
View a document showing stages of emergent writing and their characteristics. Based on your research,start to think about what stage of emergent writing Zoey is currently at.
- Activity 3 Define stages and characteristics of Emergent Writing
Given pictures of various stages of Emergent Writing, identify the stage of emergent writing demonstrated as well as your reasons for your choices. Check your answers with a screencast video. Prepare a written report briefly explaining to Zoey's mother the characteristics of the stages Emergent Writing and what stage Zoey is currently at.
Activity 1 - First Look at Stages of Emergent Writing
View the following Voicethread presentation which gives examples of different stages of emergent writing and an explanation of the characteristics of each stage. Think about Zoey's writing while you view this and look for an example similar to hers.
Right click the link below and open the presentation in a new tab. Click on my photo icon on each screen to hear my comments.
Examples of Emergent Writing Presentation https://voicethread.com/share/3810052/
Activity 2 - Review Stages of Emergent Writing
Read the following document showing examples of emergent writing, characteristics of each of the stages and explanations as to childrens' thought processes in each stage.
* Think about Zoey's writing while you view this and look for an example similar to hers.
* You may want to print out this document for future reference.
Activity 3 - Assess Your Learning
View the following examples of emergent writing and write down what stage you think each sample demonstrates and the reasons for your choice.
Check your learning!
Watch this screencast video to check your answers.
"http://screencast-o-matic.com/embed?sc=clle0LVf2u&w=554&v=3"
Compose a brief explanation for Zoey's mother telling her about the characteristics of the stages of Emergent Writing and what stage Zoey is currently at.
* Email me your work at lisamarie371@hotmail.com first, I will provide you feedback so you can make any necessary changes before you include this in your final project.
Keep going to Unit 3: Supporting Emergent Writers
References
Success for All Foundation. 2011. Writing in Early Childhood.
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