If you have experience in the classroom or as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), you may have observed the challenge of sparking enthusiasm for writing among your students. This difficulty is often amplified for speech students with expressive language delays or disorders, making it tough for them to engage in writing tasks. I personally faced this struggle with my students before deciding to develop a resource to ignite their interest in writing.
My Dinosaur Easy Writing resource is a great way to captivate your students’ enthusiasm through something they are passionate about: DINOSAURS. This resource is designed to provide a range of supports to actively involve students in the writing process. By focusing on preferred topics such as dinosaurs, it serves as a bridge between discussing these subjects and translating ideas onto paper.
Included In This Set:
- 112 black & white cards with dinosaur pictures (28 page PDF)
- Pre-writing and writing worksheets to flesh out vocabulary, grammar, and syntax related to Dinosaur Facts (60 page PDF)
- Reading passages (that include questions) and writing worksheets to stimulate full sentences (20 page PDF)
To effectively utilize the Easy Writing Dinosaur resource in your classroom or speech therapy session, start by introducing the concept of writing about dinosaurs and the excitement it can bring. Showcase the variety of supports available. Encourage students to choose a dinosaur they are interested in and guide them in brainstorming and organizing their ideas.
Assist as needed, ensuring each student understands how to construct sentences using the provided prompts and worksheets. Incorporate the reading passages and accompanying questions to further enhance their writing skills and comprehension. Monitor their progress, provide feedback, and celebrate their achievements.
Benefits of Dino Writing
My Easy Writing Dinosaur resource offers numerous benefits when you use it with your students. Firstly, it taps into their natural fascination with dinosaurs, making the writing process more exciting and engaging. By choosing a topic that resonates with them, students are more motivated to participate and invest effort in their writing.
Next, this resource serves as a valuable bridge between oral expression and written language. It helps students who struggle with expressive language delays or disorders by providing a structured framework to organize their thoughts and ideas.
This resource also incorporates reading passages and comprehension questions, allowing students to strengthen their reading and writing skills simultaneously. This multi-modal approach enhances their overall language development. It also promotes independent thinking, as students are encouraged to gather and write down their own facts about dinosaurs.
Above all, it fosters creativity, critical thinking, and self-expression, empowering students to become more confident writers. By incorporating this writing resource, students can gain enthusiasm for writing, improve their language and literacy skills, and develop a sense of accomplishment in their writing achievements.
Check It Out Now
Check out this resource today by visiting my TpT store. There you’ll find it is available in English and Spanish versions. I can’t wait to hear how you use this resource with your students!
