Observable+Behaviors+&+Prescriptions


 * **__ ﻿ Insecure__** Ian
 * Does not believe he can write
 * Lacks confidence
 * Has ability to write, but becomes easily frustrated
 * Is shy about sharing work
 * Suggested Prescriptions:
 * Give shorted assignments
 * Use specific praise and encouragement
 * Assign topics that target his favorite subjects
 * Assign an empathetic partner
 * Plan successful experiences


 * **__Lollygagging__** Louie
 * Slow to finish
 * Wastes time
 * Swayed off task easily
 * Lacks confidence


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Suggested Prescriptions:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Begin with brief assignments
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Use a timer
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Allow choices for personal places to write
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Select high-interest topics
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Use story starters or prompts


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">**__Stumped__** Stan
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Experiences writers block
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Shows fear of failure
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Waits for help
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Gets off task
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Doesn't depend on own thoughts


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Suggested Prescriptions:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Build confidence with specific, positive feedback
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Provide guided practice
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Plan strategically for successful experiences
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Explain the purpose of the first draft


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">**__Author__** Allie
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Enjoys writing
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Is creative and confident
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Sees herself as an author
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Writes for pleasure


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Suggested Prescriptions:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Provide positive writing opportunities
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Encourage
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Provide experiences to perfect skills
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Honor individual's style of writing
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Provide publishing opportunities