Writing workshop pd for middle school 2
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WRITING WORKSHOP
~THE BASICS~
Hilary Jacobsen
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Becki Auger
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Jack Dann, Writer, Editor, Writing Teacher
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WHAT IS WRITING WORKSHOP?
Writing Workshop is a framework for writing
instruction and practice in the classroom.
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NECESSARY FOUNDATIONS FOR THE WRITING WORKSHOP
“Writers do not write with words and conventions alone; writers write above all with meaning. Children will invest themselves more in their writing if they are allowed- indeed, if they are taught- to select their own topics and to write about subjects that are important to them.”
~Lucy Calkins- A Guide to Writing Workshop Grades 3-5
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MY CORE BELIEFS ABOUT WRITING
Writers need:1) Time2) To separate composing from editing3) Response4) Responsibility
~Ralph Fletcherhttp://www.ralphfletcher.com/teacher.html
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MY CORE BELIEFS ABOUT WRITING
Conditions for real writing:1) Personal (choice)2) Interpersonal (social)3) Time/space to do quality work4) Pay-off (purpose/feedback)
~Ralph Fletcherhttp://www.ralphfletcher.com/teacher.html
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WRITING WORKSHOP
Students learn to write best when they write frequently, for extended periods of time, on topics of their own choosing…
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COMPONENTS OF WRITING WORKSHOP(45-60 MINUTES TOTAL)
Mini-Lesson(10 minutes)
*One of the most important components and needs to be done daily
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COMPONENTS OF WRITING WORKSHOP(45-60 MINUTES TOTAL)
Independent Writing/ Conferring
(10-40 minutes)
*One of the most important components and needs to be done daily
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COMPONENTS OF WRITING WORKSHOP(45-60 MINUTES TOTAL)
Mid-Workshop Interruption
(1-2 minutes) Prepare for partnerships
Reinforce the mini-lesson
Review older mini-lessonNew mini-lesson
Behavior management reminder
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COMPONENTS OF WRITING WORKSHOP(45-60 MINUTES TOTAL)
Partnership
(5-10 minutes)
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COMPONENTS OF WRITING WORKSHOP(45-60 MINUTES TOTAL)
Share(10-15 minutes)
*One of the most important components and needs to be done daily
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BENEFITS OF WRITING WORKSHOP
Prioritizes writing instruction
No wasted time
Independence & motivation
Differentiated instruction
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Common Core 6 +1 Traits
Writer’s Worksho
p
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COMMON COREWRITING
1.Narrative
2. Informational/Explanatory
3.Argument
Common Core Writing Links: 6th, 7th, 8th
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6 + 1 TRAITS
1. IDEAS
2. ORGANIZATION
3. VOICE
4. WORD CHOICE
5. SENTENCE FLUENCY
6. CONVENTIONS
+1: PRESENTATION
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6 + 1 TRAITS
ORGANIZATION
IDEAS
VOICE
WORD CHOICE
SENTENCE FLUENCY
CONVENTIONS
PRESENTATION
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26 + 1 TRAITS
VS. 5 STEPS OF WRITING PROCESS
PRE-WRITING DRAFTING REVISING EDITING PUBLISHING
Ideas Ideas Ideas Conventions Voice
Organization
Organization
Organization
Presentation
Voice Voice
Word Choice
Sentence Fluency
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6 + 1 TRAITSFocused Main Idea
Support
Details
Sensory
DetailsIDEAS
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6 + 1 TRAITS
Lead
TransitionsConclusio
nORGANIZATION
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6 + 1 TRAITS
Dialogue
Author’s
Purpose
AudienceVOICE
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6 + 1 TRAITS
Strong Verbs
Figurative
Language
Word Funeral
WORD CHOICE
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6 + 1 TRAITS
Sentence Length
FlowSenten
ce Beginn
ings
SENTENCEFLUENCY
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6 + 1 TRAITS
Paragraphing
Subject/Verb Agreement
Commas
CONVENTIONS
Common Core Language Links: 6th, 7th, 8th
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Collaborate in Many Discussions
Acknowledge
Information
Discussed By Others.
Integrate
Multimedia
+1PRESENTATION
6 + 1 TRAITS
Common Core Speaking and Listening Links: 6th, 7th, 8th
Websites That Promote Presentation/Collaboration
Secure Classroom Websites:
http://moodle.lcisd.k12.mi.us
http://www.edmodo.com
Online Posters To Share Writing:
http://www.glogster.edu
Reluctant Speakers:
http://www.voki.com
Virtual Books:
http://www.kerpoof.com
http://www.tikatok.com
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RESOURCES Units of Study for Teaching Writing by Lucy
Calkins
A Curricular Plan for the Writing Workshop (available on the h share)
MAISA units created by Oakland Schools http://gomaisa.org/ela-ccrs-materials
A Quick Guide to Reviving Disengaged Writers, 5-8 by Christopher Lehman, Edited by Lucy Calkins, Teachers College Reading and Writing Project, Columbia University
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VALUABLE WEBSITES
Lucy Calkins and Colleagues: From the Reading and Writing Project http://www.unitsofstudy.com/
The Reading and Writing Project http://tc.readingandwritingproject.com/
Write More, Grade Less by Mike Schmoker- http://mikeschmoker.com/write-more.html