Guided+Writing


 * Guided Writing**

Guided writing uses a variety of writing experiences to direct student understanding of the process, purpose, and form of writing. Guided writing demonstrates ways of creating, describing, recording, explaining, and organizing information. It expands the student’s repertoire of techniques and modes of writing and introduces writing in unfamiliar contexts (writing a newspaper article, writing in role), thereby complementing personal writing. Guided writing usually involves small-group interaction for analysis and editing purposes. It supports risk taking by providing structure at the beginning of new learning and builds confidence in writing.
 * Description**

The teacher: • determines the content and purpose of the writing; • decides group composition; • establishes an authentic purpose for the writing; • provides examples of writing in various forms and for various purposes; • provides a context for writing; • models the thinking process used in writing.
 * Method**

Guided writing: • may require a reference chart of the process posted in the classroom so that students become familiar with the strategy.
 * Considerations**


 * Illustrations From The Mathematics Classroom**

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 * Elementary**

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 * Secondary**