#shared reading

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Image one text reads, "AAC Tip of the Week: Shared writing - How?"

Image two text reads, "How does shared writing work? The adult models the writing process by writing in real-time as the learner watches. The adult “thinks aloud” as they are writing to talk about print concepts, spelling, revising, sound-to-letter connections, and more."

Image three text reads, "The learner can participate in a variety of ways. Using mouth words or sounds. Selecting from offered choices. Using their AAC systems. Communicating their ideas however they choose to."

Image four text reads, "Predictable Chart Writing. A common form of shared writing is predictable chart writing. Predictable chart writing is a structured, systematic way to engage learners in the writing process. There are 5 steps."

Image five text reads, "Predictable Chart Writing Steps.

1. Write the chart - using a model sentence or sentence starter on a specific topic

2. Reread the chart - several times, drawing attention to a certain aspect of writing

3. Work with sentence strips - learner cuts the sentences into words and practices putting the words back in order

4. Be the sentence - learners (or stuffed animals, etc.) are each one word and line up to make the sentence

5. Make and publish the book - turn the chart into a book with photos/pictures to add to “library”"

Image six text reads, "Where to learn more?

Dynamic Learning Maps:

www.dlmpd.com/predictable-chart-writing/

Project Core:

www.project-core.com/predictable-chart-writing-module/

Jane Farrall blog: