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Writing Skills
Writing skills encompass the ability to express thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written form. This includes sentence structure, paragraph development, essay writing, and proper use of grammar and punctuation.
Importance for Literacy Development:
Writing is a critical component of literacy. It allows children to communicate, express creativity, and solidify their understanding of concepts. Good writing skills are essential for academic success in all subjects.
Challenges:
Children with writing difficulties may struggle with organizing their thoughts, using proper grammar and punctuation, and developing coherent paragraphs and essays. This can affect their overall academic performance and self-esteem.
Orton-Gillingham Approach:
The Orton-Gillingham approach improves writing skills through explicit instruction in sentence and paragraph structure, grammar, and the writing process. Graham and Harris (2005) emphasize the importance of direct writing instruction. Their research indicates that structured writing instruction, including planning, drafting, and revising, leads to significant improvements in the writing skills of struggling writers.
Research Reference
Graham, S., & Harris, K.R. (2005). “Improving the writing performance of young struggling writers: Theoretical and programmatic research from the Center on Accelerating Student Learning.” The Journal of Special Education, 39(1), 19-33.
