What is Writing Workshop?
Writing Workshop uses a similar format to Reading Workshop. There are several consistent components but there is much variation on how it is implemented in different classrooms. Writing Workshop (WW) is a research-based approach that addresses the needs of all students in a classroom allowing them to explore the writing process. WW begins with a mini-focus lesson where the teacher explicitly models a strategy, approach, or skill. After the focus lesson, the students write independently to practice the focus lesson concept.
Independent writing includes a high level of student choice to foster engagement, relevance, and authenticity. The teacher confers with students during independent writing to be sure they are successful in their practice or to provide 1:1 instruction around any particular needs. The teacher also works with a small group of students who have similar needs during independent writing.
Finally, Writing Workshop ends with a group share to summarize the important understandings of the day.
The structured nature of Writers Workshop builds a predictable routine and guarantees opportunities for differentiated instruction.
Fall Writing Projects!
Writing Workshop uses a similar format to Reading Workshop. There are several consistent components but there is much variation on how it is implemented in different classrooms. Writing Workshop (WW) is a research-based approach that addresses the needs of all students in a classroom allowing them to explore the writing process. WW begins with a mini-focus lesson where the teacher explicitly models a strategy, approach, or skill. After the focus lesson, the students write independently to practice the focus lesson concept.
Independent writing includes a high level of student choice to foster engagement, relevance, and authenticity. The teacher confers with students during independent writing to be sure they are successful in their practice or to provide 1:1 instruction around any particular needs. The teacher also works with a small group of students who have similar needs during independent writing.
Finally, Writing Workshop ends with a group share to summarize the important understandings of the day.
The structured nature of Writers Workshop builds a predictable routine and guarantees opportunities for differentiated instruction.
Fall Writing Projects!
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