NoRedInk’s writing assignments are geared toward different teaching goals and student needs. If you’re wondering whether to assign a Quick Write, Guided Essay, or Guided Short Response, here are a few key differences to consider:
Why should I assign a Quick Write?
Quick Writes are lightweight writing exercises designed to get your students writing more often in a low-stakes environment. In Quick Writes, students write independently, without lessons or tips.
Quick Writes are great for:
- low-stakes writing practice
- bellringers and exit tickets
- applying new writing skills
Ready to explore what our Quick Writes have to offer? Be sure to check out this article to learn more!
Why should I assign a Guided Essay?
Guided Essays are scaffolded writing assignments in which students draft an essay with the support of tutorials, models, and targeted tips.
Guided Essays are great for:
- scaffolded writing instruction
- formal essay writing
- practice writing in a specific genre
Want to learn more? Take a look at this article to read more about how Guided Essays can be used in your classroom!
Why should I assign a Guided Short Response?
Similarly to Guided Essays, Guided Short Response assignments are scaffolding writing assignments where students draft a short response with the support of tutorials, models, and targeted tips based on the part of the paragraph they are working on.
Guided Short Response assignments are great for:
- scaffolded writing instructions
- formal paragraph writing
- practice writing in a specific genre
Curious to learn more about the Guided Short Response? Check out this article to read how Guided Short Response assignments can be used with your students!