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Principles of Teaching Writing (pl refer to the above link for notes on the principles of teaching writing.

http://www.alpine.k12.ut.us/depts/curriculumDept/subjects/langArts/Framework/ModeledWritingSection.pdf
Modeled Writing
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A Comprehensive Framework for Balanced Literacy Modeled Writing
During Modeled Writing the teacher demonstrates how to write by thinking aloud as he/she composes and interacts
with a text in front of the students. This allows students to hear the thinking that is going on during the writing process.
Adapted from: http://www.billings.k12.mt.us/modeledwriting.htm
Guiding Principles of Modeled Writing
Modeled Writing is not an interactive time between teacher and students.
Modeled Writing is a process in which the teacher composes and interacts with text. The teacher does all of the
writing.
Modeled Writing is a time during which the teacher thinks aloud to demonstrate the writing process.
Modeled Writing is used in a large or small group setting.
Modeled Writing occurs at a quick pace for 10 minutes or less during the mini-lesson portion of Writers' Workshop.
Modeled Writing results in a readable error free text that allows for continued use. If the teacher is modeling editing
procedures a text with errors is prepared ahead of time and the teacher uses "think aloud" to expose the thinking
required for the editing process being modeled.
Modeled Writing helps students become aware of the structures and patterns of written language.Modeled Writing
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Modeled Writing demonstrates the strategies that good writers use.
Modeled Writing demonstrates the conventions of written language.
Professional Literature
Modeled Writing
Interactive Writing by Andrea McCarrier, Gay Su Pinnell, and Irene C. Fountas
Writing Essentials by Regie Routman
And with a Light Touch by Carol Avery
The Art of Teaching Writing by Lucy Calkins
Reflective Questions
Modeled Writing
Before
How am I going to keep my students engaged?
Which grade level writing standard am I modeling?
What prerequisite knowledge do my students need to have?
Do I have my materials gathered and prepared?
What strategies and concepts do my students need demonstrated?
Will I demonstrate this strategy or concept for one session or more? How many sessions?
What will my think aloud sound like?
During & After
Were all students actively engaged?
What skills or strategies did I model during this lesson?Modeled Writing
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