Kid Writing Rae Pitchford Spring, 2006

Kid Writing Kid Writing focuses primarily on teaching phonics in the context of writing. Kid Writing was developed by Eileen Feldgus and Isabell Cardonick.

Kid Writing Students write in journals each day. Types of Kid writing –Wavy lines –Zig-zag lines –Scribble lines –Pictoral –Semiphonetic iFAGDF (I have a goldfish) –Phonetic I FNDA LP (I found a lamp) –Transitional –Conventional

Kid Writing There are six basic steps to Kid Writing –Drawing –Guided phonics-based spelling –Adult underwriting – Individual Mini Lessons –Partner sharing –Share Chair Large group – Mini Lesson –Publication

Picture/Word Rhyme Mini Posters

File Folder Anchor Topics

Classmate Word Wall

Diagraphs

Chunk Houses

Journals Examples

Kid Writing Writing Samples

Morning Message