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Enhancing Writing Skills through Guided Writing Techniques in K-12 Education

This resource explores the guided writing instructional approach, designed to bridge the gap between teacher-directed and independent writing for K-12 students. By providing prompts and structures, teachers can lead students to develop critical thinking and effective writing skills. Research by Lori Oczkus highlights how guided writing positively impacts student motivation and writing proficiency. The resource outlines practical steps for implementation, including modeling, guided writing sessions, and independent practice. Suitable for diverse classroom needs, this method fosters a fun and collaborative learning environment.

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Enhancing Writing Skills through Guided Writing Techniques in K-12 Education

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  1. Evidence Based Practice Resource Danielle Lee Bridget Purdy Amanda Raz

  2. Subject Area • Language Arts • Writing • Grade Level • K-12

  3. Instructional Approach • Guided Writing • The step between teacher directed and independent writing. • Teacher provides prompts or clues to students as a structure for ideas and organization. • Guide students to insure fully grasp concepts. • Promotes critical thinking about the topic. • Oczkus research.

  4. “How To” Information • The guided writing approach looks more at building a student’s writing abilities. • This approach will work well in the classroom because it is flexible, fun and the student’s will enjoy exploring the different aspects of writing with the help of the classroom teacher and peers.

  5. Implications for Practice • Lori Oczkus stated in Guided writing practical lessons, powerful results . • “We consistently found that as a result of these guided writing experiences student writing and motivation improved dramatically. “ • Weekend web example.

  6. Steps to Guided Writing • Introduce/identify examples. • Modeling. • Guided writing. • Independent writing. • Guided conferring.

  7. Ideas… • Other ideas when using the guided writing approach. • Whole class lessons. • Groups with specific needs. • Interventions.

  8. References • (2007, November). Teaching Strategies. Retrieved January 16, 2008, from English Learning Area: Guided Writing Web site: http://wwwfp.education.tas.gov.au/english/guidedwrite.htm • Curran, J. M., Welshons, M. (1993). Ideas plus: a collection of practical teaching ideas. Book 11. Urbana, IL: National council of teachers of English.. • Glenn, W.J. (2007). Real writers as aware readers: Writing creatively as a means to develop reading skills. International Reading Association. 10, 10-20. • Harris, J. D., Ph. D., Perzynki, H., B. A. The web of writing using reflective writing as a literacy strategy. • Rickabaugh, Cheryl (1993).The Psychology Portfolio: Promoting Writing and Critical Thinking about Psychology. Teaching Psychology. 20, 170-172. • Oczkus, L. D. (2007). Guided writing practical lessons, powerful results. Portsmouth, NH: Reed Elsevier Inc. • Paul, R. Elder, L. (2005). Critical Thinking and the Art of Substantive Writing, Part I. Journal of Developmental Education. 29, 40-41.

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