NOTE: To change the image on this slide, select the picture and delete it. Then click the Pictures icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. THE READING WRITING CONNECTION Erin Timberman TOSA- Language Minority Programs

Literacy in the 21st century is more than just basic reading and writing. Your child will be expected to:  Read and write all different kinds of texts (fiction, nonfiction, science, social studies, etc.)  Compare/contrast different types of text  Read increasingly complex text multiple times for deeper understanding  Discuss and write about texts on a high level

Old CST English Language Arts Question

New SBAC English Language Arts Question What do you notice about the level of thinking required between the two questions?

Different Types of Text What do you read and write everyday?

Ways We Use Text s Lists Text messages letters Directions Reviews Recipes News articles Street signs Menus Instructions Questions Outlines Jokes Homework Coupons Cards Poems/song Novels Entertain Inform Remember Communicate Problem solve Learn Parents Family Friends Pets Teachers Public famous figures Tooth Fairy Imaginary friends Text Types Text Purposes/ Audiences

By including reading and writing in every day life, you show children that literacy is: PURPOSEFUL, INTERACTIVE, AND FUN!

How To Help Your Child At Home With Writing Video Video 1- simple ideas Video 2Video 2- what parents can do Video Video 3- English learners and writing

How Do I Help My Student Improve Their Writing?  Adults As An Audience  Children love to write for an audience  You should be a critical friend- listen, help, give friendly advice but don’t take over!  Genuine Reasons To Write  Consider the reasons you write daily  Include your child in writing for a purpose  Children Must See The Need for Editing  Writing should be more correct for certain audiences

How Do I Help My Student Improve Their Writing?  The Initiative Stays With The Writer  Begin with questions  What do you need help with?  What are you working on?  Read it to me first and let’s see how it sounds.  The Pen Stays In The Writer’s Hand  Focus On One Task At A Time  Have the student circle what they are unsure of  Don’t try to fix all of it

Writing Tips For Parents  Use writing you find everyday as a guide  When editing pick one focus at a time  Punctuation  Capital letters  Varying sentence lengths  Keep in mind purpose and audience are more important than grammar, spelling, and punctuation.  Celebrate writing!  Stay positive!

Resources For Parents  Reading Rockets Reading Rockets  Scholastic For Parents Scholastic For Parents  Start With A Book Start With A Book  Reading Is Fundamental Reading Is Fundamental