instead of beginning instruction at the students‘
independent level, it is important to begin at a
level where they will need the assistance of the
teacher in order to accomplish new skills. As the
teacher, it is important to provide adjustable
support to accommodate this learning (Dorn et
al., 1998). According to Robb (2003), this can be
accomplished through small group instruction. In
the classroom, the ZPD will be different for each
student. The purpose of small-group instruction
is to provide extra support for students with
similar needs. Meeting the needs of all students
will accelerate their learning in a powerful way
(Diller, 2007).
Writing is a daily occurrence. People use
writing as a way to communicate their feelings,
ideas, concepts, and dreams to others. Everyone
experiences different things in their daily lives
and writing is one of the most personal means in
which to share these experiences with others
(Graves, 1994). In the field of teaching, writing
is considered to be one of the three R‘s