SB 1003 Dyslexia Related Teacher Training-final | Page 14
The Written Word:
Why Getting it on Paper is so Hard & How to Help
Writing is the most complex of all academic tasks. The interaction
between expression and transcription is multifaceted. Explicit
instruction and assistive technology tools make a huge difference for
students who have amazing things to say, but just can't get it on paper.
WORKSHOP OUTCOMES (HIGHLIGHTS):
Ÿ Classify text by genre.
Ÿ Identify main idea sentences, connecting words and topics that t each
type of expository paragraph organization.
Ÿ Analyze text for the purpose of identifying the inferences that students
must make to comprehend.
Ÿ Explicitly and effectively teach concepts related to spelling.
Ÿ Integrate basic skill instruction with composition in writing lessons
Ÿ Select and design activities to teach important components of writing.
Ÿ Analyze students' writing to determine specic instructional needs.
Ÿ Provide specic, constructive feedback to students.
Ÿ Teach research-based writing for the intended audience.
Ÿ Make appropriate written recommendations for the use of assistive
technology in writing.
Ÿ Use multisensory techniques to teach letter naming and letter formation in
manuscript and cursive forms.
Ÿ Implement strategies to build uency in letter formation, and copying and
transcription of written language.
For a complete list of outcomes and standards for this workshop, click here.