Writing and Spelling

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There are THREE parts of the assignment. Each part MUST be completed in different documents.

PART 1

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

Each answer must be 100 words or more

Each answer must be in yur own words

Question and answer format

  • Why is spelling important for reading and writing?
  • What do we know about English spelling?
  • What do we know about learning to spell and spelling development?
  • How can we teach spelling?
  • How can we assess spelling?
  • How can we help English learners with spelling?
  • Why teach handwriting?
  • How can you support students who struggle with spelling?

PART 2

Conduct a diversity interview with either a teacher or another adult.

Create 8 to 10 questions in which you explore their experiences as a teacher in a diverse classroom, or from the adult perspective reflecting on their own experience with diversity as a student.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word summary of the interview in an essay. Include the following:

  • The role of the interviewee (teacher or adult)
  • Their perspective on classroom diversity
  • Their general experiences with diverse classrooms
  • Strategies or specific modifications they used or were provided as a learner
  • Reflect on this experience and include your thoughts in your summary.
  • Note. This can be written in first person

APA FORMAT

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PART 3

Research best practices in reading and/or writing instruction for P-2 programs.

Prepare a 350- to 700- word paper describing at least one best practice in each of the following areas:

  • Children’s language development
  • Emergent literacy
  • Opportunities for varied interactions and groupings

Summarize what you have learned.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.