Writing in the Classroom...
Writing Workshop, similar to the Reading Workshop, is a method of teaching writing using a workshop method. Students are given opportunities to write in a variety of genres and helps foster a love of writing. The Writing Workshop allows teachers to meet the needs of their students by differentiating their instruction and gearing instruction based on information gathered throughout the workshop.
Components of the Writing Workshop
Time: Component:
5 minutes Read aloud
10 - 15 minutes Mini-lessons
30 - 60 minutes Independent Writing & Conferring, Guided Writing
5-10 minutes Sharing
Writing Workshop, similar to the Reading Workshop, is a method of teaching writing using a workshop method. Students are given opportunities to write in a variety of genres and helps foster a love of writing. The Writing Workshop allows teachers to meet the needs of their students by differentiating their instruction and gearing instruction based on information gathered throughout the workshop.
Components of the Writing Workshop
Time: Component:
5 minutes Read aloud
10 - 15 minutes Mini-lessons
30 - 60 minutes Independent Writing & Conferring, Guided Writing
5-10 minutes Sharing