Inclusive Classroom Environment Supporting Writing
Time/Structure
gradual release
modeled writing
shared writing
guided writing
independent writing
reflection/time to share
critical thinking skills
integrated learning/writing
cross curricular writing opportunities
Classroom Materials
- engaging for students
- are based on the students' needs and interests in your classroom and may change from year to year
- materials must be meaningful and relevant to students and what is being learned
specific to writing goals
Student Materials
personal journal
writing notebook
e-readers
tape recorders
Google Read & Write
iPads/Chrome books
variety of manipulatives
vocabulary
specific to unit
sentence starters
- vocabulary can be student or teacher generated, but should be posted in the classroom for students to access and come back to throughout a unit of study
- vocabulary can be used and practiced through word work
writing materials
white boards
variety of texts, forms and genres
relevant to student needs, interests and profiles
magazines, newspapers, menus, signs, articles, recipes...
Teacher Materials
technology
document camera
elmo
SmartBoard
guided writing materials
large journal for shared writing
magic tape
writing centres
pocket charts
shared/interactive writing texts
Classroom Atmosphere
positive
love for writing
flexible
open discussion
provide choice
student engagement
build on student ideas/questions
small groupings
flexible groups
peer editing
differentiated writing instruction
supportive & collaborative
activating prior knowledge
constructive feedback
accountable talk
Physical Space
co-constructed anchor charts
welcoming
student writing featured
based on student needs
student centered
easily accessible
