Which term refers to independent writing, a quick write done by themselves?

• A. Sustained Writing
• B. Guided Writing/Reading
• C. Reading Conferences
• D. Shared Reading

Answer: (A)

Independent writing done on their own is described as sustained writing. This term captures the idea of students writing autonomously for a period of time, building fluency and stamina, even if the task is quick in duration. It’s about the student producing text without ongoing teacher prompts or collaboration during the writing moment.

The other terms involve teacher guidance or collaborative work: guided writing/reading means the teacher provides scaffolds during writing or reading; reading conferences are one-on-one meetings about reading progress; shared reading is a group activity where text is read aloud together with the teacher. So the best fit for an independent, quick writing task is sustained writing.