RTI Writing Strategies and Activities for First Grade
Hi Families
This page highlights reading strategies and activities used in our classroom and during pull-out sessions for particular students. These methods are in addition to core instruction and support our students and your children in their writing development.
Tier 1 -Provided to all students within the general education classroom. Aims to reach 100% of students through differentiated instruction, targeted small group work, and best practices.
Tier 2 - Small group instruction targeting specific skills that students have demonstrated a lack of understanding in, using research-based intervention programs. 3-4 times a week. 30-50 minutes. Progress monitoring - weekly.
Tier 3 - One-on-one tutoring focused instruction. Daily sessions of 30-60 minutes a day. Frequent progress monitoring - muiltiple times per week.
Tier 2 and Tier 3 can occur by "push-in", "pull-out" or a combination of both approaches.
Please reach out if you have any questions.
Mrs. Young
Tier 1
1) Explicit Instruction in Writing: Teachers provide clear and direct teaching of writing skills, including sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation.
2) Use of Graphic Organizers: Tools like the Paragraph Burger or Four-Square method help students organize their thoughts and structure their writing.
3) Mentor Texts: Students read and analyze published works to understand writing techniques and styles they can emulate.
4) Sentence Starters: Provide scaffolds to help students begin sentences, aiding in the development of complete thoughts.
5) Writer's Workshop Model: A structured approach where students engage in writing, peer review, and revision.
Tier 2
1) Small Group Instruction: Focused lessons on specific writing skills that students struggle with, such as developing a topic or using descriptive language.
2) Peer-Assisted Writing: Pairing students to work together on writing tasks, providing opportunities for peer feedback and support.
3) Sentence Combining Exercises: Activities that teach students how to combine shorter sentences into more complex ones to improve sentence variety and fluency.
4) Guided Writing Sessions: Teachers work with small groups to provide more personalized feedback and instruction on writing tasks.
Tier 3
1) One-on-One Tutoring: Personalized instruction focusing on specific areas of need in a student's writing skills.
2) Intensive Writing Workshops: Frequent sessions that provide targeted practice on foundational writing skills such as spelling, grammar, and sentence construction.
3) Individualized Writing Plans: Developing customized plans that address the unique needs of each student, including specific goals and strategies for improvement.
4) Use of Assistive Technology: Implementing tools like speech-to-text software for students who struggle with the physical act of writing.
Some Helpful Links:
Writing Made Easier: Helping Students Develop Automatic Sound/Symbol Correspondence
References
Woolf, N. (2024, May 31). 5 research-based writing interventions for your MTSS. Panorama Education. https://www.panoramaed.com/blog/writing-interventions
Wright, J. (2019). RTI/MTSS First responder: How K-6 teachers can provide ... Intervention Central. https://www.interventioncentral.org/sites/default/files/workshop_files/allfiles/Port_Chester_Schools_Fall_2019_Tier_1_Tchr_Acad_Prob_ID_Intv_Edison_PPT.pdf