Writing is taught like any other subjects in our LE Montessori classrooms with students learning concepts through lessons from their teachers. For example, students can add numbers when they are taught how to add, and after much practice, they feel confident when they add.  From there they want to move on to higher levels of work after they master a skill. Writing is taught in this same logical step-by-step process. Students will progress as their mastery permits.

The students will be learning the writing process with the 6-Trait Writing goals that help each child become a strong and independent writer.  The writing process steps are: prewriting (planning), writing a first draft, revising (improving the writing), editing (correcting for style and accuracy), and publishing (sharing the writing with others). The students will learn that by following these steps, they will produce a high quality of writing.

6-Trait Writing is a logical approach via looking at writing one trait at a time. Focusing on one trait at a time helps writing activities become more manageable and interesting. With practice, the children can learn to be more critical of their own writing and can make improvements in the quality of their writing. 6-Trait Writing includes Ideas, Organization, Word Choice, Sentence Fluency, Voice, and Conventions. The students also are exposed to many different types of writing – expository, descriptive, journal, persuasive, and poetry.

“Words are the building blocks of my world.” –Kaylee Schuler (student at DCS Montessori Charter School)