Examples of Writing Difficulties

• Struggles with the establishment of a purpose and perspective when writing

• Difficulty organizing thoughts in a manner that will effectively communicate ideas

• Weaknesses with creative writing

• Difficulty taking the perspective of one’s audience

Writing Strategies

• Use graphic organizers to help sequence information for effective communication

• Model brainstorming for generation of ideas

• Explicitly teach about genres and writing to an audience

• Present models of good writing with guidance in determining why the writing was effective for its purpose