Scaffolded+Approach+to+Literacy+(Writing)

 Modelled writing  Shared and Interactive writing  Guided writing  Independent writing  Hill, S, 2008, //Developing early literacy. Assessment and teaching//, Eleanor Curtain Publishing. Prahran, VIC.
 * Teacher writes on a whiteboard showing how a writer uses words, sentences and text types to record ideas
 * Teacher demonstrates various purposes for writing (to explore and express ideas, to report, to organise point etc)
 * Whole-group activity
 * Teacher leads the class in exploring ways to write various text types, construct more complex sentences and check spelling and grammar
 * Shared writing builds confidence within a group and can be the starting point for guided writing
 * Involves individuals or small groups writing a range of text types
 * The teacher may provide short mini lessons to demonstrate a particular aspect of text type, grammar, punctuation or spelling
 * Guided writing is linked to reading
 * The purpose of independent writing is to build fluency and motivation
 * To express ideas and experiment
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Children can write their own creative pieces
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">Provides chances for using different text types and encourages children to investigate and practise a variety of written forms