Phonics Scope & Sequence
K - 5
What is it?
Coached Writing takes place as learners try out what they learned during Modelled and Shared Writing while their teacher provides responsive feedback and scaffolding. It can occur in small groups, or in a writers’ workshop format where the teacher confers with individual learners as they write. Regardless of the format, the learner has the responsibility for creating the text and the teacher provides support as needed.
Why?
Coached writing provides a supported space for learners to try their own hand at creating text. It enables learners to take risks, perhaps attempt a technique or skill, knowing that support is nearby if needed. At the same time, teachers provide “in-the-moment" targeted instruction in response to individual and/or small group needs.
During Coached Writing:
| Teachers are... | Learners are... |
|---|---|
| listening to writers share their texts throughout the creation process | actively writing or creating text |
| observing learners to see where support is needed, and making decisions about where to draw individual writers’ attention | applying the techniques, strategies and writing behaviours learned through modelled and shared writing |
| providing scaffolded support as needed in the form of strategies or actionable feedback | problem solving and self-correcting |
| encouraging learners to thoughtfully extend their texts or celebrating writers’ growth | seeking support as needed, possibly from peers |
| emphasizing the process of writing over polished products | sharing writing that is still in-progress to gather feedback and ideas |
| providing space and time for learners to get feedback | gaining experience using the language of giving and receiving feedback |
