Document Type
Article
Journal/Book Title/Conference
The Reading Teacher
Volume
64
Issue
1
Publisher
International Reading Association
Publication Date
2010
First Page
47
Last Page
52
Abstract
The IMSCI model for teaching writing scaffolds the instruction so that students understand the features of a genre, see the teacher model writing a text in the target genre, participate in the creation of a text in the genre (through shared or collaborative writing), and independently write a text in the genre. This model is based on social learning theory and best practices in the instruction of English-language learners. An extended example of students writing historical fiction is provided, including images that show teacher modeling and student work.
Recommended Citation
Read, S. (2010). A model for scaffolding writing instruction: IMSCI. The Reading Teacher, 64(1), 47-52.
Comments
Originally published by the International Reading Association, a Wiley Online Library publication. Subscription options are available here. PrePrint is available for download.