The Measured Mom

Education resources for parents and teachers

Home

PSPKK12327 Comments

What do K-2 writers need to learn?

This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Sharing is caring!

 

IMPORTANT UPDATE (Fall 2022): As I learn more about the science of reading and writing, I have come to the conclusion that writing workshop does not typically include enough direct, explicit instruction. I am spending the next year researching this topic and will update my resources accordingly. Please know that this post was written before I came to this understanding.

What writing skills do our youngest writers need to know?

If you teach writing to kindergarten, first, or second graders, you know how difficult it can be to know exactly what to teach.

In fact, many readers have asked me for a complete scope and sequence.

This video will help you out!

Watch it for an overview of what K-2 writers need to learn with respect to

  • engagement
  • composing with pictures
  • finding ideas
  • word choice
  • using details
  • focus & organization
  • the writing process
  • conventions
  • spelling

 

 

 

 

We hope this video was helpful, and we look forward to sharing the full course this fall!

 

 

Get your free overview of K-2 writing skills!

CLICK TO DOWNLOAD

Sharing is caring!

You May Also Enjoy These Posts:

Printable spelling dictionaries Editing Checklist for Kids — teaching them to use one 5 Tips for Launching Writing Workshop

Reader Interactions

27 Comments

  1. Rinzin

    Hi Anna, thanks for sneak peek. I am parent of 2 nd grader and English is my second language, I have so hard time teaching writing to my son. Please can you advice how do I teach my son writing because he reading level is L which is benchmark of 3 grader.

    Reply to this comment

  4. Barbara Williamson

    I am so glad and grateful for the 12 weeks of vlogs and resources because I can get started when we start back to school on August 12th. When I taught middle school, writing was my forte, but as a first grade teacher, I have not figured it out in 12 years! ? So, I am very excited and thankful to have your excellent step by step guidance and resources to depend on. THIS year, the hallway cork strip outside MY classroom will be worth a visit. I’ll have to set up a wee coffee shop there. ?
    Yippee! Can’t wait!

    Reply to this comment

  8. Dani Burtsfield

    Thank you for this sneak peek! I responded to your survey last spring, and have been anxious to see your follow-up plans. I am currently working my way through Teach Every Reader, and it’s truly been the best practical learning I have ever experienced! With all that I am learning, I feel well-equipped to completely revamp my reading instruction this fall. I fully expect the same will happen when I take this upcoming course! Thank you for all of your hard work.

    Reply to this comment

  9. Carrie

    This is the first blog post I’ve read this summer & I’m so glad I did! Writing is an area I want to improve in as a teacher this year & I’m looking forward to the full series in October! Meanwhile, thank you for the printable & for all of the resources you make available!

    Reply to this comment

Trackbacks

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.