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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!)
I would suggest talk-to-text programs that convert speech to text. If he can talk with you about his work, he should be able to convert it to text with this simple program. Most computers can use it, as long as there is a microphone attached. After he's had some growth, you should still continue to monitor his writing. He may have a learning disability that limits his abilities to write. |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| Comments: This is a great idea, but I feel if a student is perfectly capable of writing, they should write. |
| Rated On: March 5, 2016 1:30 pm |
| Rated By: Allyssa Straquadine |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| Comments: Before using the talk to text feature, see if there is another reason he will not write. It may not be a learning disability. |
| Rated On: March 5, 2016 8:17 pm |
| Rated By: paTaHe |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
No
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
No
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| The suggested solution is original |
No
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| Comments: Although this may be a solution, it may not be the underlying issue. There is much you have to go through before assuming this is needed. |
| Rated On: March 4, 2017 11:08 pm |
| Rated By: quJuja |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
No
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
No
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
No
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
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| Comments: I do not think this is the best way to get him writing because it seems he is more disinterested than incapable. |
| Rated On: October 15, 2017 4:45 pm |
| Rated By: qedeDe |
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