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Expert Q&A Are there tools that can help make the physical act of writing easier? Related Topics: Assistive Technology, Writing Expert: Todd Cunningham
Expert Q&A I’m concerned that my kindergartener is not progressing with reading and writing at the rate of her classmates. How can I help her? Related Topics: Activities, Developmental Milestones, Early Literacy Development, Motivation, Reading Aloud, Writing
Expert Q&A My daughter just started preschool and I have noticed that sometimes she writes letters backwards. Should I be concerned? Related Topics: Developmental Milestones, Dyslexia, Early Literacy Development, Preschool and Child Care, Writing Expert: Reading Rockets
Expert Q&A I am homeschooling my child. What should be the basis of language arts instruction? Related Topics: Activities, Curriculum and Instruction, Phonics and Decoding, Phonological and Phonemic Awareness, Reading Aloud, Spelling and Word Study, Writing Expert: Reading Rockets
Expert Q&A How can author visits play a role in a teacher’s writing program? What benefits do they offer to students? Related Topics: Children’s Books, Motivation, Writing Expert: Steve Graham
Expert Q&A How can I help my child who has an IEP but still has trouble with writing skills? Related Topics: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Writing Expert: Reading Rockets
Expert Q&A How can I help my child work through the writing process? Related Topics: Learning Disabilities, Writing Expert: Reading Rockets
Expert Q&A How can we help kids understand the value and power of writing outside of the classroom? Why is that important? Related Topics: Writing Expert: Steve Graham
Expert Q&A How can parents help kids build writing skills at home? Related Topics: Parent Engagement, Writing Expert: Steve Graham
Expert Q&A How can we teach grammar more effectively? Related Topics: Curriculum and Instruction, Writing Expert: Steve Graham
Expert Q&A How can teachers encourage positive feelings about writing in their students, especially for those students who struggle with it? Related Topics: Motivation, Writing Expert: Steve Graham
Expert Q&A How can technology be integrated into writing instruction? Related Topics: Assistive Technology, Ed Tech and Digital Media, Writing Expert: Steve Graham
Expert Q&A How can writing be integrated throughout the curriculum — not just narratives and book reports? Why is this important? Related Topics: Content Area Literacy, Writing Expert: Steve Graham
Expert Q&A How does self-regulation factor into kids learning to use writing strategies? Related Topics: Curriculum and Instruction, Executive Function, Learning Disabilities, Writing Expert: Steve Graham
Expert Q&A How does the National Writing Project support writing instruction? Related Topics: Professional Development, Writing Expert: Steve Graham
Expert Q&A How has the Common Core changed writing instruction? Related Topics: Common Core Standards, Writing Expert: Steve Graham
Expert Q&A How do spelling and handwriting relate to writing instruction in the early years? Related Topics: Spelling and Word Study, Writing Expert: Steve Graham
Expert Q&A Should I be concerned about mirror writing? Related Topics: Dyslexia, Writing Expert: Joanne Meier
Expert Q&A Should content-area teachers teach writing? What particular writing skills do they need to help students with? Related Topics: Content Area Literacy, STEM Literacy, Writing Expert: Steve Graham
Expert Q&A There is an increased focus on nonfiction/informational text and writing instruction. How can teachers balance this with narrative reading and writing? Related Topics: Common Core Standards, Writing Expert: Steve Graham
Expert Q&A What advice do you have for teachers who are intimidated by writing themselves? How can they develop their own skills and confidence? Related Topics: Professional Development, Writing Expert: Steve Graham
Expert Q&A What advice do you have for teachers who are intimidated by teaching writing to their students? They are comfortable writing themselves, but daunted by the task of teaching writing. Related Topics: Professional Development, Writing Expert: Steve Graham
Expert Q&A What are some effective ways to implement peer feedback into the writing classroom? Related Topics: Curriculum and Instruction, Writing Expert: Steve Graham
Expert Q&A What are the goals of writing for young children? What motivates them? Related Topics: Motivation, Writing Expert: Steve Graham
Expert Q&A What is collaborative writing and how can it help young writers of all abilities? Related Topics: Writing Expert: Steve Graham
