The Circle of Learning

Writing
Level 1

Learners will demonstrate knowledge of the foundations of writing.

As appropriate or as needed, discuss and practise using the conventions of English.
Identify personal challenges to writing (e.g., fine motor skills, a learning and/or physical disability).
Hold and use a pencil or pen comfortably.
Print all letters of the alphabet in upper and lower cases, and all numbers in symbols and words (e.g., A, c, 7, seven, seventh). [See instruction tip #1.]
Apply spelling strategies to construct words. [See instruction tip #2.] [See also the Common Conventions of English chart in Appendix E.]
Apply the negative correctly in writing (e.g., I cannot do that, I won't do that).
Delay copying, in order to exercise short-term visual memory.

Examples of applying this learning outcome outside the learning environment:
Family	Community	Work
Practise printing grocery lists or family names with a pencil or pen.	Copy down the information from a grocery store bulletin board posting of a "for sale" item that you are interested in buying. Use that information to contact the seller and ask for more details about the item.	Create a personal dictionary of spelling words that you use at work.

Learners will identify the elements of a sentence and paragraph in order to improve critical thinking skills.