Child Language) Writing And Literacy Debate

Question 1

When does writing begin

Answer 1

As soon as a child makes a mark

Question 2

4 approaches to writing and literacy debate

Answer 2

Traditional approach - linear model
Creative approach
Functional approach
Rule based approach

Question 3

Traditional approach - linear model

Answer 3

Suggests that writing follows reading and is learnt in a continuum of identifiable sequential stages : reading>writing>spelling>genre awareness

Question 4

Creative approach . 2

Answer 4

Argues children should be allowed to experiment without strict correction and by trial and error
Child won’t be afraid of making mistakes

Question 5

Functional approach . 2

Answer 5

Argues there’s no linear stages and children learn about writing before being able to do it, by seeing variety of written modes
They believe writing is learnt simultaneously with reading or even before

Question 6

Rule based approach. 2

Answer 6

Argue that conventions should be understood for spag
Progress will be more rapid and producing tests will be easier and more appropriate for purpose and audience - year 2/6 sats

Question 7

Spag

Answer 7

Spelling
Punctuation
And grammar

Question 8

Directionality

Answer 8

Writing left to right

Question 9

Linearity

Answer 9

Writing on straight lines

Question 10

Gross motor skills

Answer 10

Acquired during childhood as part of their motor learning

Question 11

Fine motor skills

Answer 11

Coordination of small muscles