Writing Workshop

From Pre-Write to Rough Draft

Writing Workshop is where we find our voice and share our stories. ~ 1 hour

1. Author’s Chair (Synthesis & Language Experience) ~ 15 min.

2. Mini Lesson (Direct Instruction) M-Th. 10 min. Use Writer’s Notebook

Skill BasedSpelling, Writing,
Punctuation, grammar
Sentence structure

Procedural/Organizational
Organize Portfolio
Management
Publishing

Content DevelopmentDevelop Writing Skills
T> Modeling

Craft Lessons-FridayExtended lessons
Context driven e.g.
Subject Predicate

3. Writing (Application Skills) 30-40 min. Modeled (Think Aloud), Shared (Process), Interactive (Class News), Guided (Follow me, Provide Prompts or Clues), for understanding Independent (Practice).
Wrap Up "Tell me/show me what you have learned today"

4. Conferences (Assessment & Individualized Instruction)

Build a office . . . write