You are a kindergarten teacher and plan many writing activities for your students. A parent asks you why you do this and says, "Students at this age can't write yet." How do you respond?
a. Children learn that writing conveys a meaning and grow through various stages of writing development, beginning with drawing.
b. Some of the children in your class are writing complete sentences so you cannot plan instruction that holds them back.
c. Children learn that writing conveys a meaning and must be ready for conventional writing by the beginning of first grade.
d. Children at this age cannot write yet, however you know that this is an effective way to keep them busy so that you have time to hold individual conferences.
a
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