Writing Strategies

• Writing Profile
  –need to keep a record/to document
  –length of less than one paragraph
  –Example: daily time tickets
• Lesson on how to describe the work done in a clear and concise manner
• Write up time ticket.
  –Begin with verb. Example: “Dug trench on Piper Drive” or “Changed oil in Ford half ton.”
  –Keep the writing short and concise.

• Here is an opportunity to teach clear, concise entries in a timesheet or log book.
• Emphasize legibility. Others must read this.

For example:

• The worker is expected to give a detailed description of the work done in the day. This would be short and concise.
• There is also space to list the topics discussed at the tailgate meeting. Point form would work best.
• Students often need help to know what to write and how to write it.

Writing Strategies

• Writing Profile
  –Write to keep a record/to document.
  –Example: record information from safety meeting
• Lesson on recording information
  –Look to examples of notes from safety meeting or tailgate meeting.
  –Stage safety meetings and practice recording minutes.

• Workers are often expected to record information from safety meetings.
• May be brief safety meetings, often referred to as tail gate or tool box meetings.
• Teach how to organize information in point form
  • brief entries
  • begin with action word