Violet is teaching her 6-year-old child to write sentences. She notices that, most of the time, if he can't spell a word, he makes up his own spelling. Which of the following approaches should she follow to make her son a competent writer over time?
A) She should be overly concerned about how he forms letters and words and should send him for after-school coaching sessions.
B) She should discourage him from writing so that he knows he must pay more attention.
C) She should give him fewer writing opportunities and instructions so that he improves independently.
D) She should encourage him to apply what he has learned in one paper to another paper.

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Encouraging the child to apply what he has learned in one paper to another paper will help him to recall and apply the knowledge he has gained. This approach will allow him to learn and internalize spelling rules rather than just memorizing individual words. Violet should also encourage her child to use dictionaries and other resources to improve his spelling. Repetition and consistent practice are key for becoming a competent writer over time. A and B are not effective approaches and may cause the child to lose interest in writing altogether. Option C will not provide enough opportunities for the child to improve his skills.

Violet Is Teaching Her 6-Year-Old Child to Write Sentences