So…what is puzzling you about Assisted Writing… -Interactive Writing? -Write Aloud?

Piecing Together the Writing Puzzle What is the goal of writing? Discuss at table Presented by Karen Maloney, Jones Elementary Kelli Thexton, Westside Elementary

Assisted Writing Here’s what we know: *It’s important Interactive Writing Write Aloud Here’s what we know: *It’s important *We need to be doing it *We need to do it daily During assisted activities, the teacher uses language prompts and adjustable levels of support to enable children to accomplish writing tasks they would be unable to accomplish alone. Apprenticeship in Literacy, p Whole group vs small group

Why Assisted Writing? To create a situation that promotes risk taking To demonstrate effective writing strategies To help children learn how to apply their existing knowledge to problem-solving in different places and on new information

Interactive Writing

What is Interactive Writing? “…a shared experience between the teacher and a small group of children who collaboratively write a text.” Apprenticeship in Literacy Dorn, French, Jones “…an instructional context in which a teacher shares a pen – literally and figuratively – with a group of children as they collaboratively compose and construct a written message.” Interactive Writing McCarrier, Pinnell, Fountas

What are the elements of Interactive Writing? Writing Together… We all decide what we are going to say. We say it together. We write it down together. Sometimes the teacher writes and sometimes children help with the writing. Not everyone will get a turn every day, but over time, everyone will get a chance to contribute to the writing. It’s important for everyone to pay attention and to reread together.

When will I do Interactive Writing? Whole Group Daily Writing Lesson Small Group Daily Writing Lesson On Demand…Anytime ! ! !

What types of writing could be done as Interactive Writing? simple sentence dialogue bubble menu recipe list weather report morning news summary or extension of a story that has been read aloud

Types of Writing, continued… survey question that children in the class will answer. addition to or summary of a story read in a guided reading session labeling art or a classroom item letter to an individual or to another class record of information gained through inquiry AND MUCH, MUCH MORE! ! !

What are other things to consider when doing Interactive Writing? Focus… -Writing Continuum Spelling… -Conventional Time… -Quality vs. Quantity Materials… -Variety

What are some prompts to use in Interactive Writing? What is the first word? What is the next word? What is the first sound? What is the next sound? Say that word slowly. You don’t hear this sound, but this letter makes it look right. We are finished with that word. We need to leave a space like it looks in books. That makes it easier to read. What is that like on our ABC Chart?

How does Interactive Writing change over time? Independence Length Detail Apprenticeship in Literacy

What does Interactive Writing look like? “I’ve added some pieces to my puzzle, but it’s nowhere close to being finished, yet!”

Write Aloud

Why Write Aloud? The primary goal of the teacher is to demonstrate the importance of composing a meaningful, coherent message for a particular audience and a specific purpose. Main reason for writing is to create a story that others will enjoy First copy is her sloppy copy and that her main concern is the quality of the message. When the story is complete, she will reread it to ensure that she has communicated her message in an effective and descriptive way. Show important ways to solve particular words Applies a wide range of problem solving strategies and resources as message is composed Main purpose is to construct a meaningful and interesting message. Rereading after working on a new word or added a new detail to keep her mind on the composing process. Children are active participants in this process

What are the Elements of Write Aloud Main reason for writing is to create a story that others will enjoy First copy is sloppy copy and the main concern is the quality of the message. When the story is complete, it will be reread to ensure that the message has been communicated in an effective and descriptive way. Show important ways to solve particular words

Applies a wide range of problem solving strategies and resources as message is composed Main purpose is to construct a meaningful and interesting message. Rereading after working on a new word or added a new detail to keep her mind on the composing process. Children are active participants in this process

Write Aloud Writing aloud provides children with shared opportunities to learn how to construct and organize ideas for particular purposes and how to solve words on the spot. It can emerge from read-alouds, storytelling, hands-on experiences, shared readings, and content-related books. Apprenticeship in Literacy, p 65 Primary goal is to demonstrate the importance of composing a meaningful, coherent message for aparticular audience and a specific purpose Teacher is primary scribe, She leads the discussion Encourages children to contribute, expant, and sequence ideas logically Her goal is to help them develop an understanding of the composing process. Gives children opportunities to learn effective strategies for solving unfamiliar words.

Write Aloud Structure Prewriting Discussion Negotiate the text Revise Edit

What does Write Aloud Look Like and Sound Like?

Questions and Answers

Resources Apprenticeship in Literacy Linda J. Dorn, Cathy French, Tammy Jones Interactive Writing Andrea McCarrier, Gay Su Pinnell, and Irene Fountas Special Thanks to “My Boys”! Special Thanks to Ms Mathews 1st Graders