Lack of Time to Teach Writing-How I Solved the Dilemma
Over the years I encountered several dilemmas when teaching young students to write. First, there was the issue of time. There was never enough time:
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to gather all of the materials I needed
- to teach a complete lesson
- for students to practice writing
Second, there was the issue of motivating all of my students. Some students were difficult to motivate, especially for writing. I fought the battle for years. I’d run through hoops to create some kind of excitement when it came to teaching writing skills. I tried mentor texts, dressing up in costumes, and more. They worked, but wow, they took up a lot of time. I’d give the lesson and find that there was very little time left for actual writing practice. As the years went by, I tried new teaching strategies to build successful writers.
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Take a look at the world around you today and compare it to twenty years ago. What do you notice? I notice how technology has changed so many aspects of our lives. Now, compare when you were first learning to write to present day students learning to write. How has technology affected student writing? Below I’ve outlined the pros and cons related to technology and the effect it has on student writing. 