SRA Skill Series: Sss Lang Arts LV a Writing Process
SRA Specific Skill Series for Language Arts
What’s inside...
The 'SRA Skill Series: Sss Lang Arts LV a Writing Process' book by SRA guides students through the writing process with a structured approach that includes prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing. It offers practical exercises, examples, and tips to improve learners' writing skills and ability to express ideas clearly and effectively. The series is level-based, with 'LV a' tailored to students at a specific stage in their language arts education.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
10-14
Length
111 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What did you learn about the writing process from this book?
How do you think planning before writing can help improve your stories?
Can you think of a time when revising your work helped make it better?
What are some new writing techniques you would like to try after reading this book?
Which part of the writing process is your favorite and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Listen actively to your child’s responses, showing interest and encouraging them to expand on their ideas.
Relate the writing processes discussed in the book to your child's everyday writing tasks, such as homework or thank you notes, to make it more relevant.
Ask follow-up questions based on your child’s responses, to deepen the conversation and their understanding of the writing process.
Share your own experiences with writing, possibly discussing challenges you've faced and how you overcame them, to help your child see the practical applications of the skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of a structured writing process
Explanation: The book provides a clear and methodical approach to writing, emphasizing the importance of planning, drafting, revising, and editing.
Real-World Application: Children learn to apply these steps to school assignments, fostering improved writing skills and better academic performance.
Example Lesson: Understanding grammatical rules
Explanation: Through targeted exercises, the book teaches essential grammar rules and their correct usage in sentences.
Real-World Application: This knowledge helps children communicate more effectively in written and oral formats in everyday interactions and academic settings.
Example Lesson: Development of critical thinking skills
Explanation: The writing tasks encourage children to think critically about various topics and to express their thoughts coherently.
Real-World Application: Critical thinking skills aid children in problem-solving and decision-making processes in their daily lives, enhancing their ability to navigate complex situations.