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ModelLed Writing

In modelled writing, you demonstrate the writing process by "thinking aloud" while composing a text on the board or on chart paper.

In this approach you expose children to a variety of writing forms, determined by the purpose of the writing. As a model, you show children that composing a text requires thought and presents challenges.

A modelled writing should be a brief writing related to the learning experiences in the classroom. Modeled writing may also be used when responding to shared and guided reading books.

Teaching Tip for Modelled Writing

• Keep the modelled writing lesson short and focused on a few key skills or strategies.

Article adapted from Rigby Literacy Teacher's Guide (2000)

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