Strategic Literacy Support Cycle of Instruction Writing

Your Name: ___________________ Student Observed: ____________________

Date: ________________________
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MODELED
WRITING
Teacher thinks aloud during
writing
Conventions of print are used
Teacher and students share
read the writing
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INTERACTIVE WRITING
Teacher facilitates oral
language and vocabulary
development through writing
discussions
Teacher supports students in
their understanding of
phonology, word analysis,
spelling and print conventions
Teacher and students share
the pen to construct an
accurate message
Students demonstrate
knowledge of the writing
process
Students reread text fluently
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GUIDED WRITING

Students write text while

teacher observes
Teacher supports students at
the point of error
Teacher encourages more
complex writing
Student reads own writing
aloud
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INDEPENDENT
WRITING
Teacher provides uninterrupted
time to write for a variety of
purposes and audiences
Teacher observes, confers,
and assesses students writing
Students practice writing skills
and strategies
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