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  Case: Struggling Writer
A student in Mrs. Young's class is struggling to write. She is a kindergarten students who is low in English proficiency, however her peers that are at the same proficiency are advancing while she is not. She can read the sight words, "I, like, play, to" but cannot write the sentence "I like to play". She has been receiving interventions of fine motor skills but still doesn't seem to get it. Any suggestions on what to do next?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Since the student can read sight words being used, transfer those words to index cards. Also, to teach capitalization and punctuation, put a capital "I" and a card with a "period" in the collection. Have the student create the sentence with the words on the cards, then transfer that into their writing notebook. Also, assign a student who is proficient in writing to be a "buddy" to help the student create sentences and cards for future writings.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this
Rated On: October 15, 2014 3:00 am
Rated By: Jocelyn Mitchell
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This solution is excellent as it addresses the students need to recognize end punctuation and also gives an alternate strategy for reading.
Rated On: October 15, 2014 8:54 pm
Rated By: Jessica Warren
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: The buddy system can sometimes cause disruption. Might cause things that to get out of hand
Rated On: October 16, 2014 6:01 pm
Rated By: PezaLe