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Case: Why Wont Will Write?
I have a 9th grade student, lets call him Will. Will won't write. He is very intelligent, creative and a strong leader. He reads at a high level than anyone in the classroom. He is always asking questions and participating in class discussions, showing a deeper understanding and thought process than many of my other students. He even seems to be maturing at a faster rate than the others, doing away with childish behaviors and showing more and more self control. However, when given a writing assignment, he just sits. He understands the prompt, we will talk one on one and develop a plan of action, but then when I walk away, he is content just sitting and waiting away the allotted time staring at the ceiling. I have even allowed him to dictate some the content and then asked him to continue on without me, but he doesn't. I have set up a reward system for him, I have punished him, I have called home, I have written an office referral (for refusing to do assignment), I have ignored him and I have tried to give him extra attention. Nothing seems to be working. What should I do to win Will over and warrant wonderfully written work?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Writing can be intimidating to even the most intelligent student. I suggest starting with quick writes. Start by telling the class that they will do a quick write. I always use index cards. The students see it as a cool new way to express themselves and less area to cover.The rules are your pencil does not stop moving for a minute. I set a timer in clear view. Once the minute is up pencils have to go down. You may only share what is on your index card. Engage Will along with the rest of the class with a higher order question based on the content being taught at the time. Then conduct the quick write. The quick write approach is meaningful. It will give Will another way to share his intelligence and insight with the class but only if he has written it on the index card within the minute!If this is successful extend the quick write time. |
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| Comments: excellent idea! |
| Rated On: October 23, 2015 4:13 pm |
| Rated By: baQumy |
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| Comments: This could be an innovative solution, definitely worth a try! |
| Rated On: October 27, 2015 1:09 am |
| Rated By: yheGaQ |
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| Rated On: March 7, 2016 12:16 am |
| Rated By: yNeruj |
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| Comments: This is a great solution! I would do this in my class, too. |
| Rated On: July 5, 2016 3:43 pm |
| Rated By: LuLyHa |
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| Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this |
| Rated On: October 15, 2016 3:01 am |
| Rated By: yTutar |
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| Comments: This is a really great technique I have never heard of before. I like that it doesn't single will out and that the whole class can participate. |
| Rated On: October 16, 2016 2:17 am |
| Rated By: Kristen OBryant |
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| Comments: This is a great solution to this case and is very useful. |
| Rated On: October 16, 2016 7:49 pm |
| Rated By: zevuBa |
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| Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this. The idea of the "quick writes" is great. I think this might make the idea of writing less stressful with the index cards. |
| Rated On: March 4, 2017 11:24 pm |
| Rated By: zazyny |
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| Comments: clear POA |
| Rated On: July 9, 2017 4:18 pm |
| Rated By: uTaGuv |
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| Comments: I think this is the best solution because it means that Will is engaged in the writing assignment, but he is less likely to be intimidated because the assignment is not so lengthy. Students can become overwhelmed by the idea of writing a long and drawn out paper where there is a set structure to how a paper should be written and expected to write an introduction and conclusion and the index card eliminates that. |
| Rated On: October 10, 2017 2:41 am |
| Rated By: Rachel Stephens |
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| Comments: This solution is helpful because it provides a starting point to correcting the problem, and does not single out the student. |
| Rated On: October 13, 2017 12:49 am |
| Rated By: uqaTaq |
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| Comments: Great solution! |
| Rated On: October 13, 2017 3:54 am |
| Rated By: aBezuz |
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| Comments: I like the idea of a quick write. It seems less intimidating. |
| Rated On: October 15, 2017 1:26 pm |
| Rated By: LuXaSe |
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| Comments: I like this creative solution! Writing can seem intimidating to students, so something quick and easy for the student can be beneficial and seem less scary. |
| Rated On: October 15, 2017 9:51 pm |
| Rated By: duPuSa |
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Comments: good solution
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| Rated On: February 24, 2018 12:20 am |
| Rated By: aqaMuT |
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| Comments: I think this is a very useful solution. |
| Rated On: February 26, 2018 6:55 am |
| Rated By: Kelsey Lutzi |
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| Comments: Very well stated. One of the best solutions on the page! |
| Rated On: July 4, 2018 11:58 pm |
| Rated By: zeXyBy |
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| Comments: I agree, this is a very good and detailed response. |
| Rated On: October 8, 2018 2:36 am |
| Rated By: ByGeDa |
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| Comments: I agree with this solution and would do this if I were in this situation! |
| Rated On: October 11, 2018 12:58 am |
| Rated By: ugyqyd |
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| Comments: I like the idea of the index card, so writing doesn't seem as daunting! |
| Rated On: February 19, 2019 9:58 pm |
| Rated By: dyBese |
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| Comments: quick writes is a great start and not as overwhelming as a whole assignment |
| Rated On: February 20, 2019 7:11 pm |
| Rated By: ysyPep |
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| Rated On: February 25, 2019 1:40 am |
| Rated By: ZyQeHy |
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| Comments: This is a unique response and I think it will help Will write. |
| Rated On: July 7, 2019 12:30 am |
| Rated By: yJyLep |
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| Rated On: October 14, 2019 2:01 am |
| Rated By: guXyLy |
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| Comments: I think the act of using index cards is a great way to make sure Will writes and gives him a chance to be involved with the class. |
| Rated On: October 19, 2019 7:35 pm |
| Rated By: aSuByL |
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| Comments: This is what I would do in this situation! Quick writing assignments can help create a good foundation for longer writing assignments. |
| Rated On: October 21, 2019 3:48 am |
| Rated By: uQyvaQ |
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| Comments: I think this is a great way to engage Will in a new way. |
| Rated On: February 19, 2020 6:32 pm |
| Rated By: Torii Podmokly |
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| Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this |
| Rated On: February 23, 2020 11:27 pm |
| Rated By: eraquR |
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| Comments: This is a fun and creative way to encourage writing among the students. |
| Rated On: March 7, 2021 1:43 am |
| Rated By: baQabe |
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| Comments: good point! |
| Rated On: March 8, 2021 1:08 am |
| Rated By: QaRepe |
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| Comments: If I were in this situation, I would do exactly this |
| Rated On: June 30, 2021 6:47 pm |
| Rated By: yraReW |
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| Comments: Great and expansive on how to implement in classroom |
| Rated On: October 30, 2021 8:38 pm |
| Rated By: DuvuHe |
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| Comments: A quick write could help him start writing. |
| Rated On: November 11, 2022 6:40 pm |
| Rated By: Vanessa Ferrer |
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