Use this guided writing template to easily identify your guided writing groups and store it in your guided writing binder.

Guided Writing Session Overview

A basic guided writing session can be broken up into three main sections:

• Direct Instruction (~ 5 minutes) – During this time, the teacher reminds the students of their writing goals and provides some form of writing stimulus.
• Shared Experience (~ 5 minutes) – During this time, the students and teacher have a rich conversation about the writing topic and/or writing stimulus, key vocabulary, and the possible text types and crafts that can be used.
• Independent Writing and Sharing (~ 10 minutes) – During this time, the students write as much as possible in the allocated time. The teacher provides timely feedback and scaffolds key writing skills. Then, students share what they have written with the small group or the rest of the class.

How to Use This Resource

Type your students’ names on the name cards. Print them out on cardstock and cut them out. Attach the name cards to the writing group graphic organizer with sticky tack or velcro dots. Move the students to different groups as you monitor and review their writing ability.

Easily Prepare This Resource 

Use the dropdown icon on the Download button to choose between the PDF or editable Google Slides version of this resource. Print on cardstock for added durability.