Guided Writing
•A complete framework for guided writing:
•plan sessions
•group writers
•identify pupil ability
•differentiate teaching
•Use on-the-spot assessment to accelerate writing progress
•Bridge the transition from guided writing to independent writing
Dee Reid
Dee is a literacy expert and qualified teacher. She is consultant to Catch Up - a highly successful literacy intervention programme for struggling readers in Y2–Y8. Dee will offer achievable, practical solutions to help children develop their writing ability.
Unpick the government drive to improve writing standards
Every Child a Writer
Talk for Writing
New Primary Framework
Track and assess writing progress using:
Assessing Pupil Progress
Assessment for Learning
A complete guide to managing the guided writing process
Explore the potential of Demonstration Writing
Identify pupils’ writing needs and group according to ability
Plan effective guided writing sessions
Assess writing progress based on APP
Use guided writing to deliver immediate pupil feedback
Practical activities to take back to the classroom
Strategies to familiarise children with the conventions of written language:
- sentence structure
- English grammar
Scaffolding techniques to support independent writing
Oral rehearsal and drafting exercises
Ways to shape spoken language into written sentences
Drama and role-play activities to integrate guided writing
Deliver practical and engaging Demonstration Writing sessions
Integrate talking, reading and writing to ensure literacy excellence
Maximise pupil engagement in the writing process
Transform guided writers into independent writers
Masters Accredited
You can enrol on a MA in Education using this course as your first CPD module (worth twenty MA points). To enrol simply call us on FREEPHONE 0808 160 5 160 and request an application form.
INSET
Guided Writing, along with all our courses, can be arranged for in-school training (INSET).
For each course we recommend trainer(s), but when arranging your INSET day, you can choose. For more information, contact our INSET department.
Will Ord
Will is an experienced, inspiring and enthusiastic speaker. His training is always responsive and very practical. Will has been a Head of RE, Deputy Head of Sixth Form, Chairman of SAPERE, a writer for the TES and has worked with the DCSF, QCA,