In special education classrooms, fostering writing skills can be a difficult task due to the many different abilities and learning styles among students. Visual differentiated writing journals offer a powerful solution by providing visual support and scaffolding to meet the diverse needs of learners, while allowing them to still work on the same prompt (making planning easy for you!). In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of visual differentiated writing journals and highlight some of the best options available for special education classrooms.
Why Differentiate your Writing Journal?
Differentiated instruction is essential in special education classrooms to accommodate the diverse learning needs of students. This approach recognizes that students have unique strengths, challenges, and preferences. Visual supports play a crucial role in differentiated instruction, as they enhance comprehension, promote independence, and facilitate communication for students with various disabilities. These journals allow students to work at their own level, but still providing the support they need as they grow into more confident writers.
Benefits of SSE Writing Journals:
Visual differentiated writing journals offer benefits for special education students, including:
- Accessibility: Visual supports make writing more accessible to students with diverse abilities and learning needs, including those with autism, dyslexia, or intellectual disabilities.
- Comprehension: Visual cues help students better understand writing prompts, instructions, and concepts, promoting deeper comprehension and engagement.
- Organization: Visual prompts and templates provide structure and organization, helping students organize their thoughts and ideas more effectively.
- Independence: Visual supports empower students to work independently, reducing reliance on teacher support and promoting self-confidence.
- Differentiation: Visual journals can be customized to accommodate individual learning preferences and skill levels, allowing for differentiated instruction within the classroom.
- Consistency: The SSE Journals allow students to have a journal prompt a day all school year, remaining consistent in this daily lesson allows students to become more confident in the task and show more growth.
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What’s included in the SSE Writing Journal?
FULL YEAR JOURNAL: 4 COMPLETE LEVELS
1,080 real picture writing prompts!
Focus on adapted journaling at each student’s level with the
Simple Daily Writing Journal …
This differentiated bundle includes 4 levels! Each level provides one prompt for each day of the school year!
KEY FEATURES:
– 180 writing prompts (one per day)*
– WH question focus
– Real pictures on every page
– Age-appropriate images and symbols
– Custom binder cover for student name and photo
LEVEL INCLUDED:
– Level 1: Fill in the Blank (errorless: with + without choice)
*360 writing prompts in Level 1 (with choices of field of 1 vs field of 2)
– Level 2: Cut & Paste (with visual support)
– Level 3: Cut & Paste (without visual support)
– Level 4: Written Response (with + without word bank)
*360 writing prompts in Level 4 (with choices of word bank or no word bank)
Download the Daily Writing Journal Curriculum here.
All Journals are available by level as well.
Visual differentiated writing journals are powerful tools for enhancing writing skills in special education classrooms. By providing visual supports, scaffolding, and tailored instruction, these journals empower students to express themselves, communicate effectively, and develop essential writing skills. Consider incorporating visual differentiated writing journals into your classroom today to support the diverse needs of your students and promote meaningful learning experiences.
Download the Daily Writing Journal Curriculum here.
Do you have experience using visual differentiated writing journals in special education classrooms? Share your insights and recommendations in the comments below!
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