Shared Writing Routines (more ideas)

Morning message:

A primary class might have a standard format to co-construct a morning message during opening circle and calendar time each day. The teacher might write the complete sentence, key words or "share the pen" to allow a student to write or trace key letters or words. (All students re-read each line together as message is constructed-shared reading.)

Individual or class "books."

These can be experience stories based on familiar experiences or special events. Books can include photos or graphics whether created in print or electronic form (e.g., Powerpoint). Teachers might provide a model and sentence starters or patterns. Teachers can also chart ideas in a list or graphic organizer before students compose a page or book with graphics and print.

Example Pre-Writing Chart for Book

 Sample book pages from above:

 Books and charts constructed during shared writing can remain in the classroom library, on class computers, or posted in the classroom for re-reading during group times or independent reading.