1. Developmental Studies Center Devstu.org
Being A Writer
Developmental Studies Center
Devstu.org
Purchased by SJC district to help develop great writers
Implemented at Cunningham Creek Elementary School

2. The program’s goal
A yearlong curriculum for grades K-2 with two goals:
Writing: to develop the creativity and skills of a writer
Social development: to develop the social and ethical values of a responsible person

3. What does the program offer?
Incorporates
listening and speaking,
personal writing expression and
writing for varied tasks and purposes while learning conventions and grammar

4. Students are invited to
Write daily
Take pride in their writing
Use prompts to discuss what they think and why
Participate in writing conferences with teachers and peers
Formulate and defend opinions and arguments in their writing

5. 6 Specific Genres
Ask your child’s teacher what genre they are currently studying so you can reinforce that skill at home
Personal narrative
Fictional narrative
Expository nonfiction
Functional writing
Letter writing
Opinion writing
Poetry

6. Focus on Social Development
Examples of skills students learn include:
Listening to each other
Solving problems together
Explaining and/or justifying their own thinking
Including others in work and discussions
Sharing books and materials fairly
Reaching agreement and making fair decisions
Giving and receiving feedback gracefully
Expressing interest in one another’s writing

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