The major problem with writing reports and expositions is that often children begin to copy the professional text instead of retaining the information and interpreting it in their own words. This copying problem is understandable because children see the expert's words and do not bother to think of any better way to convey the same message. Children must be given an opportunity to think about the expert's thoughts and then try to explain it as they see it. The separation solution allows students this time to retain and transfer the information. Another solution is to ask a radiant question.

    Another problem which novice writers encounter is heaping ideas and thoughts together. This problem can be solved by an information organizer. Most often heaping occurs because of unorganized and abstract ideas. Therefore, most organizational techniques will help improve this problem and the student's writing. One other such solution might be to make a large chart on the blackboard or chart paper. Categories could be made and the children could write a paragraph or so on each one.

    A problem that both novices and experts face is what is commonly termed as "writer's block". A teacher may help these writers by asking questions and generating new thoughts and ideas. Another suggestion might be to change perspective and explore new avenues in that respect. Teachers are not the only source for new ideas and nor should they be. Therefore, a method called Writing Circle is very useful. The Writing Circle can not only be a sharing of narrative text but also the sharing of expository texts.