1. What is the rationale for teaching interactive writing?
2. What are the three essential elements modeled when teaching interactive writing?
   (How can I choose a topic/idea/concept to write about, how can I clearly express that concept/idea, and how can I publish that information in an effective way).

Write a lesson plan for an interactive writing lesson based on a suggested read aloud from your core program or a content area selection that aligns with the subject you are studying. Make sure to pinpoint those skills that you want to demonstrate.

LESSON PLAN FORMAT
Grade level, standard, strand and CPI: __________________________________

Materials: _________________________________________

Objective: ______________________________________________

Connect:
What was the teacher’s rationale for choosing a book that aligns with her comprehensive reading program as the read aloud introducing her interactive writing lesson?

Teach:
List the skills that you want to focus on in your interactive writing lesson. What connections or questions will you ask to highlight those skills? List the steps and procedures you will follow.

Link:
How could you use an interactive writing lesson in your content area instruction?
What aids can you post around your room to support students during the writing process?

Assessment:
How will you evaluate your students before and after the interactive writing lesson?