Writers Workshop
Writers'
Workshop has a similar format to Readers' Workshop. It begins with a
brief instructional lesson with the whole class, time for students to write,
and then ends up with a sharing time. Students are thinking about
writing, talking about writing, reading about writing, but mostly...
doing the writing during this time! Writing Workshop includes instruction
through shared, interactive, or independent writing, writing process, and
grammar.
Structure of
our Writers Workshop
Modeling through a Mini-lesson
~ During our mini-lesson, I instruct the whole class on a skill, strategy, or habit that
students need to learn and use during independent writing. Usually this is done during the Morning Message or afternoon writing block. Students are actively engaged in trying out the skill or strategy, watching a
demonstration, or planning work out loud.
Independent Writing
Students independently practice the steps of brainstorming, planning by drawing a picture, writing, and then editing. A portion of the
time also may be for partners to share their writing.
Wrap up/share During the wrap-up time, a few students may share a strategy they used in their writing.