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A Model for Writing Instruction: Integrating Word Processing and Strategy Instruction into a Process Approach to Writing.
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MacArthur, Charles A.; And Others – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1991
A process approach to writing instruction for students with learning disabilities is presented. The approach involves students sharing their work with each other, receiving frequent response to their writing, using word processing to support fluent text production and ease revision, conferencing with teachers to develop writing strategies, and…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Feedback, Learning Disabilities, Models
So What's the Big Idea? Using Graphic Organizers to Guide Writing for Secondary Students with Learning and Behavioral Issues
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Sundeen, Todd H. – Beyond Behavior, 2007
Writing expressive essays is especially difficult for many students with learning and behavior difficulties. They struggle not only with basic writing skills such as spelling, sentence formation, capitalization, and handwriting, but also with the cognitive processes of writing such as planning, organizing, and writing (Schumaker & Deshler, 2003).…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Academic Support Services, At Risk Students, Writing Assignments
They All Have Something To Say: Helping Learning Disabled Students Write.
Schwartz, Shirley S.; MacArthur, Charles A. – Academic Therapy, 1990
A process approach to writing instruction with learning-disabled students is presented, in which students are guided through the processes of planning, drafting, and revising text. The model emphasizes the interaction of the teacher and learner through such activities as conferences, prompting, modeling, peer collaboration, and dialogues about…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Interaction, Learning Disabilities, Learning Strategies