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First Steps Literacy - Instructional procedures (Modelled Writing…
First Steps Literacy - Instructional procedures
Modelled Writing
Definition
Demonstrating writing behaviours
verbalising the thinking processes involved with those behaviours
Key features
• The composed text can be seen by all students
• Writing occurs in front of students
• Use clear ‘think aloud’ statements
• Each session has a clear, singular focus
Brief sessions from 5 to 10 mins
Language Experience
definition
Using a shared experience as a
basis for jointly composing a text
key features
• Based on a shared experience
• Text composed as a result of the experience
• Use students’ language when
creating the text
Shared Writing
definition
Working with students to compose and construct a piece of writing, with the teacher acting as scribe
key features
• Sessions kept brief and lively, from 10 to 20 minutes
• Teacher scribes, students contribute ideas
• Teacher thinks aloud, invites questions and discussion
• Each session has a planned explicit focus based on students’ needs
Guided Writing
definition
Teacher scaffolds and supports a group of students with similar needs as they develop writing behaviours and understandings
key features
• Students grouped to focus on an identified need
• Most writing is done as individuals
• Teacher is the guide and supporter
• Sessions are about 10 to 20 minutes
• Students receive support and feedback when required
Independent Writing
definition
Students independently apply previously learnt writing processes, understandings and strategies to own texts
key features
• Students take responsibility for their writing
• Students apply previous learning
• All students engaged in a writing-related task
• Sustained period for writing
• Students write for authentic purposes
Author’s Chair
definition
An opportunity for students to voluntarily share their writing and receive constructive feedback
key features
• Writing is shared with peers
• Feedback is explicit and constructive
• Sessions are 10 to 15 minutes
• Can be used daily at the end of writing sessions
Interactive Writing
definition
Working with students to compose and construct a text collaboratively, using a ‘shared pen'
Key features
• Sessions kept brief and lively, from 10 to 20 minutes
• Usually small group
• Teacher and students share the pen
• Each session has a planned explicit focus based on students’ needs
• Students participate actively