Post on 21-Dec-2014
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Writer’s Workshop
Summary
“In writing workshops, teachers invite children to do all the things a writer really does: research, explore, collect, interview, talk, read, stare off into space, co-author, and yes, prewrite, draft, revise, edit and publish.”
–Katie Wood Ray
Why Writer’s Workshop?
Writer’s workshop is a method of teaching writing that…
• Allows students to write in a variety of genres.
• Gives students opportunities to practice writing.
• Allows student’s to express themselves through writing!
• Exposes students to the organization and thought required to
create a story or write about a topic.
• Helps foster a love for writing!
Classroom Setup
Create separate gathering area for W.W.
Supplies area: O Student writing foldersO Extra pencilsO Writing PaperO HighlightersO Composition notebooks
Book area:• Tubes/crates of text• Books relevant to the genre
Posters/Anchor Charts:• Characteristics of Good
writing• Steps of the Writing process• Writing Strategies• Beginning/ endings• Transitions
O Create an inviting area where writing materials and baskets can easily be stored and accessible to students.
O Stock up on extra supplies!
O Have writing folders with students' names on them to house writing resources, rough drafts, and final copies.
O Provide for each student a composition notebook to develop into a writer's notebook.
O Establish "writing territories" (place where children write independently).
Writer’s Workshop: Teacher Tips!
Author’s Chair
O http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egmQD7SxmfA
ResourcesO http://
www.davidson.k12.nc.us/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=29473&linkid=nav-menu-container-4-319211
O http://busyteacherscafe.com/literacy/writing_workshop.html