by | | Learning to Write, Teaching Writing
We often use tools like dictionaries and grammars authoritatively (even in our creative writing), don’t we? We say that a word ‘means’ something or that a certain grammatical point is ‘right’ only when used a certain way. Never mind that...
by | | Learning to Write, Teaching Writing
Do they make too many mistakes? How to teach kids to write… Young kids learning to write will often make lots of mistakes. In fact, it can be a little overwhelming. Too many red marks can kill interest and motivation in learning to write. Of course, if you...
by | | Learning to Write, Teaching Writing
I probably should explain why I think we have such success with dyslexia, ADHD, and even mild Autism-Scale issues:Our principles weave together through the themes of discovery and the uniqueness of the individual. When a child (or anyone) is thinking all about trying...
by | | Learning to Write, Teaching Writing
His advice? Write by ear not by eye. My son, Forrest, shot me this quote which affirms what I’ve been teaching for years: You are too fond of long adverbs like “dignifiedly”, which are not nice to pronounce. I hope, by the way, you always write by...
