This presentation will review the research-based components and benefits of writing as well as practical applications of writing skills within the elementary classroom. Writing is a life-long skill so students benefit from opportunities to write beyond just Core Writing Blocks during the academic day. Resanovich (2024) shares “the act of writing involves examining, organizing, reconsidering, and synthesizing one’s ideas” (para. 5). As educators, we are aware these skills are important in all subject areas and by providing students with opportunities to write throughout the day, they are able to work through steps multiple times. When teachers organize activities that naturally embed writing components, students no longer view writing as a separate subject.

In this practitioner based presentation, presenters will share teacher-developed writing resources and activities that elementary educators can take back to their classrooms. Due to the varying backgrounds, we will share writing activities for literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Additionally, we will share mentor texts that can be utilized with various writing activities in multiple subject areas. Activities and mentor texts have been field-tested in elementary classrooms in the United States. Attendees will leave with knowledge, activities, and resources to implement into their own classrooms. While the target audience for this presentation is elementary educators, materials and activities can be adapted and enhanced for older grades. Attendees who work in higher education can also attend this presentation, then share the content and resources in their own classrooms with preservice educators.

Authors:
Jill Tussey, Buena Vista University, United States
Michelle Metzger, Buena Vista University, United States
Leslie Haas, Texas A&M University, United States

About the Presenter(s)
Dr Jill Tussey is an assistant professor and Division Chair for Literacy, Early Childhood, and TESL at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa.

Additional website of interest
http://www.lesliehaasandjilltussey.com/

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