Writing Process Toolkit
Language Arts • Writing Support
The Writing Process Toolkit provides structured supports for each stage of the writing process, helping students with ADHD navigate the complex task of writing. The toolkit breaks down the writing process into manageable steps with visual supports, graphic organizers, checklists, and templates designed to reduce cognitive load and support executive functioning.
Benefits
- Breaks the writing process into manageable steps
- Provides visual supports for each writing stage
- Reduces cognitive load with structured templates
- Supports executive functioning with checklists and planners
- Builds independence through scaffolded supports
Included Materials
- Visual writing process guides and posters
- Graphic organizers for different writing genres
- Sentence starters and transition word banks
- Self-editing checklists and peer review guides
- Writing strategy reference cards and bookmarks
Writing can be particularly challenging for students with ADHD due to the executive functioning demands. This toolkit addresses these challenges by:
- Breaking down the writing process into smaller, manageable tasks
- Providing visual supports to reduce working memory demands
- Offering structured templates to support organization
- Including checklists to support self-monitoring and revision
- Incorporating movement breaks and sensory strategies
- Providing clear expectations and success criteria
Multiple Means of Engagement
Offers choice in topics and formats to increase motivation and relevance
Multiple Means of Representation
Presents writing strategies through visual, verbal, and tactile approaches
Multiple Means of Action & Expression
Provides multiple options for planning, composing, and revising written work
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