Date of Award/Publication
5-2013
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
MS in Literacy Education
Department
Education
Abstract
Writing is a vital component of literacy acquisition. The writing process contains various steps that children must understand and execute in order to be successful writers. This study asked: how can writing strategies taught in a small group foster the development of literacy among struggling writers? Research was done in Port, New York (pseudonym) with two students identified as struggling writers. Through a writing attitude survey, informal interviews, and instruction of various writing strategies during opinion writing, there was evidence that factors can change writing attitudes: modeling supports understanding of strategies: and self-monitoring strategies can support writing. These findings call for teachers to understand how children’s writing develops in order to provide the best instruction for each individual student.
Recommended Citation
Keeler, Christine, "Writing Strategies for Struggling Writers" (2013). Education Masters. Paper 246.
https://fisherpub.sjf.edu/education_ETD_masters/246
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