Comments on: Stumbling block #1 – Lack of confidence http://www.writeshop.com/blog/2009/11/02/stumbling-block-lack-of-confidence/ From the Desk of WriteShop Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:35:04 -0800 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Amy http://www.writeshop.com/blog/2009/11/02/stumbling-block-lack-of-confidence/comment-page-1/#comment-1121 Amy Thu, 31 Dec 2009 01:22:24 +0000 http://www.writeshop.com/blog/?p=849#comment-1121 whoops... that should say 'I too wilt...' heheh. whoops… that should say ‘I too wilt…’ heheh.

]]> By: Amy http://www.writeshop.com/blog/2009/11/02/stumbling-block-lack-of-confidence/comment-page-1/#comment-1120 Amy Thu, 31 Dec 2009 01:21:05 +0000 http://www.writeshop.com/blog/?p=849#comment-1120 This seems basic to me, only because I took wilt under the overwhelming feeling of having nothing at all to write because there simply is TOO much I could write... something concrete is seriously what helps me. SO, that naturally translates to my kiddos. Amy in Peru http://fisheracademy.blogspot.com This seems basic to me, only because I took wilt under the overwhelming feeling of having nothing at all to write because there simply is TOO much I could write… something concrete is seriously what helps me. SO, that naturally translates to my kiddos.

Amy in Peru
http://fisheracademy.blogspot.com

]]> By: Kim http://www.writeshop.com/blog/2009/11/02/stumbling-block-lack-of-confidence/comment-page-1/#comment-975 Kim Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:56:02 +0000 http://www.writeshop.com/blog/?p=849#comment-975 Thank you for your comments, ladies. Glad you're finding a few nuggets to glean! Thank you for your comments, ladies. Glad you’re finding a few nuggets to glean!

]]> By: Kim http://www.writeshop.com/blog/2009/11/02/stumbling-block-lack-of-confidence/comment-page-1/#comment-974 Kim Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:50:53 +0000 http://www.writeshop.com/blog/?p=849#comment-974 Rochelle: If you're using the observation worksheet and word lists and your son still can't come up with more than two describing words, laziness and motivation sound like the culprits. Another thought: if he can't think of anything to say about the item, it may be too subtle. Steer him toward an object that has lots of features and details. First, make sure the object is as multi-faceted as possible: <em>colorful, shiny or sparkly, noisy,</em> and <em>multi-textured</em> (such as a baby's toy). To aid in motivation, however, the object should also be a favorite of your son's---something he's very interested in but that also fits the above criteria. Hoping this helps somewhat! Rochelle: If you’re using the observation worksheet and word lists and your son still can’t come up with more than two describing words, laziness and motivation sound like the culprits.

Another thought: if he can’t think of anything to say about the item, it may be too subtle. Steer him toward an object that has lots of features and details. First, make sure the object is as multi-faceted as possible: colorful, shiny or sparkly, noisy, and multi-textured (such as a baby’s toy). To aid in motivation, however, the object should also be a favorite of your son’s—something he’s very interested in but that also fits the above criteria.

Hoping this helps somewhat!

]]> By: Isabelle Lussier aka Canadianladybug http://www.writeshop.com/blog/2009/11/02/stumbling-block-lack-of-confidence/comment-page-1/#comment-971 Isabelle Lussier aka Canadianladybug Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:48:09 +0000 http://www.writeshop.com/blog/?p=849#comment-971 I find it easier to provide guidance to my son while we do writing and that goes for both languages - French and English. I am fortunate to have discovered a wonderful product for French and I find it helps me teaching him to write properly. We got grade 1-2 and 3-4 together. He is in grade 3 right now but I am prepare for his brother who will be in grade 1 next year... Grin I find it easier to provide guidance to my son while we do writing and that goes for both languages – French and English.

I am fortunate to have discovered a wonderful product for French and I find it helps me teaching him to write properly. We got grade 1-2 and 3-4 together. He is in grade 3 right now but I am prepare for his brother who will be in grade 1 next year… Grin

]]> By: Renee' http://www.writeshop.com/blog/2009/11/02/stumbling-block-lack-of-confidence/comment-page-1/#comment-953 Renee' Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:25:03 +0000 http://www.writeshop.com/blog/?p=849#comment-953 I like using a smaller size paper or index size, it seems more "doable" to me, try post its and plenty of praise privately and publicly, being sensitive of coarse, to your child's personality. I like using a smaller size paper or index size, it seems more “doable” to me, try post its and plenty of praise privately and publicly, being sensitive of coarse, to your child’s personality.

]]> By: Tammy http://www.writeshop.com/blog/2009/11/02/stumbling-block-lack-of-confidence/comment-page-1/#comment-951 Tammy Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:35:13 +0000 http://www.writeshop.com/blog/?p=849#comment-951 Good point. I think the subtle message here for me is that I need to be sure to plan thoroughly so I am able to set the parameters more clearly. Good point. I think the subtle message here for me is that I need to be sure to plan thoroughly so I am able to set the parameters more clearly.

]]> By: Rochelle http://www.writeshop.com/blog/2009/11/02/stumbling-block-lack-of-confidence/comment-page-1/#comment-946 Rochelle Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:03:00 +0000 http://www.writeshop.com/blog/?p=849#comment-946 I understand and have tried these ideas since I began the WriteShop I program. However, my son still struggles with even coming up with more than one or two things to describe his object. We use the word lists that are provided and that helps when I guide him towards which sense we are going to focus on next. I'm not sure if it is laziness or lack of motivation. I look forward to upcoming articles and I continue to read the teacher's manual. Thanks. I understand and have tried these ideas since I began the WriteShop I program. However, my son still struggles with even coming up with more than one or two things to describe his object. We use the word lists that are provided and that helps when I guide him towards which sense we are going to focus on next. I’m not sure if it is laziness or lack of motivation. I look forward to upcoming articles and I continue to read the teacher’s manual. Thanks.

]]> By: Dorothy http://www.writeshop.com/blog/2009/11/02/stumbling-block-lack-of-confidence/comment-page-1/#comment-939 Dorothy Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:59:47 +0000 http://www.writeshop.com/blog/?p=849#comment-939 We just had 2 puppies. I think that describe the puppies in 5 sentences using the 5 senses would be a great topic! She can include the description in a letter to her Aunt N who thinks she might want one of the pups. We just had 2 puppies. I think that describe the puppies in 5 sentences using the 5 senses would be a great topic! She can include the description in a letter to her Aunt N who thinks she might want one of the pups.

]]> By: Danielle http://www.writeshop.com/blog/2009/11/02/stumbling-block-lack-of-confidence/comment-page-1/#comment-937 Danielle Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:48:09 +0000 http://www.writeshop.com/blog/?p=849#comment-937 My daughter doesn't like when I have set limits, or given her topics, etc. But, I like the example of holding something in the hand. That would limit her but she wouldn't really notice it. Then she could go back and reference as she wrote. Thanks My daughter doesn’t like when I have set limits, or given her topics, etc. But, I like the example of holding something in the hand. That would limit her but she wouldn’t really notice it. Then she could go back and reference as she wrote. Thanks

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