Starting on the WRITE Track Starting on the WRITE Track! Foundations of Writing in the K-2 Classroom Claire Baker Kristen Dixon Kindergarten Teachers Samuel Beck Elementary

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Setting Up A Writer’s Workshop Components: -Modeling/ Minilesson -Independent Writing (work period) -Conferring/ Writing Conference -Feedback Cycle -Sharing Writing * Handwriting

Thinking About Writing Differently What do you feel are the most important skills needed for a primary writer to be successful? What do you think makes the difference between a good writer and a great writer? What do great writers do differently? What are the biggest challenges facing teachers in primary classrooms when it comes to teaching writing?

Expectations for Writer’s Workshop The most important expectation for Writer’s Workshop is that students are actively engaged in brainstorming, drafting, or revising during the entire work period! What expectations do you have for students during your workshop time? Do you have any expectations that you feel may be unnecessary? Are there any new expectations that you hope to implement this year to help your students become successful writers?

Beginning of the Year Writing What types of writers might you see in your classroom at the beginning of the year?

Resources for Writers

The Importance of Modeling

What Are Students Writing About?

The Work Period

Conferring and Writing Conference

Goal Setting and Motivation

Goal Setting

From Beginning to End

Strategies for Struggling Writers

What About My Writing Superstars?

Opportunities for Writing Across the Curriculum With NISD journal expectations, students are expected to write critically in all curriculum areas. What opportunities do you offer for your students to write daily in each subject area?

What Does Writing Look Like in Math?

Let’s Talk About Handwriting

Feedback and Questioning

Contact Info: Claire Baker cbaker02@nisdtx.org @clairebaker02 Kristen Dixon kristen.dixon@nisdtx.org @abernathykinder

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