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How would you describe your students as writers?

How would you describe your students “play”

Two Types of Writing

Functional: Fill a Purpose

Compositional: Meaning

Functional Writing

Tools of the Mind is a research-based

early childhood program that builds

strong foundations for school success by

promoting intentional and self-regulated

learning in preschool- and kindergarten-

aged children.

Play Plans

"What if children were introduced to key qualities of good writing in the context of illustrations?”

(Compositional writing)

Retell

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“The thinking students do while

reading picture books can help them

see the connection between

what words and illustrations

do to make meaning."

What: 32-35

How:

What do you see?

Talking about the people who make books?

“Clifford Books”