Writing is a learned skill. Having the ability to express yourself with the written word does not come easy for some. Many students struggle with writing assignments. From book reports and essays, to a creative writing piece or a research paper, the challenge is what to write and how to write it.
To begin, make sure you understand the assignment and check for any special requirements or a specific format. Once you have completed this, the next task is to begin to generate and record your ideas.
Some students need help generating ideas. Check out these writing prompts that students can use to activate a flow of ideas:
https://www.teamtutor.com/writing-prompts-for-grades-4-6/
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Next, to guide and organize your writing, it is helpful to follow these 5 steps of the writing process as you complete your assignment:
- Step 1: Prewriting-brainstorming & researching
- Step 2: Organizing thoughts using an outline
- Step 3: Drafting-writing a rough version, incorporating the prewriting materials
- Step 4: Revising-review the content and make needed adjustments
- Step 5: Editing & proofreading-correcting errors in sentence structures, spelling, and grammar
Click on these links below for writing tips from the Team Tutor experts:
https://www.teamtutor.com/become-better-writer-writing-tips/
https://www.teamtutor.com/tips-on-improving-your-creative-writing-skills/
https://www.teamtutor.com/building-writing-skills-for-21st-century-learning/
Strong writing skills are an important life skill that many students are not fully developing. Practicing writing daily is important, not only to improve writing skills, but to enhance critical thinking skills. With practice and an implementation of the step-by-step process, students are able to complete assignments with clarity and confidence.
Team Tutor offers a full range of academic tutoring, test prep, and study skills services-including executive functioning support- for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Call us today at 215-657-1981 or visit www.teamtutor.com.