1. Writer’s Workshop

3. Read Aloud 5 minutes Mentor text
Used to model something that an author does in their writing
Don’t need to read all of a book
The best books-read multiple times

4. Mini-lesson 10-15 minutes Teach concepts, strategies, and techniques
Teach children to write different genres
Direct instruction- model using literature or teacher’s own writing
Taught to common core- grade level (bulk of your class)
For example
writing strategies and skills
Literacy elements – character, setting, plot, etc.
Literacy techniques- voice, descriptive words, etc.
Genre features- moral
Text features- caption, glossary, etc.
Example mini-lesson- direct instruction prewriting
Mini-lesson 3:00-6:00

5. Independent Writing, Conferring, Guided Writing
15-60 minutes (dependent on grade level)
Most of the writing period should be independent writing time
Prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing
Independent writing can
be done in centers

6. Conferring Teacher meets with students individually
Anecdotal records- date, observation, discussion, teaching points
Purpose is to see how the student is doing and set future goal

8. Guided Writing Work with small group Homogenous group
Focus on specific skills
Rest of class should be independently writing

9. Shared Writing 5-10 minutes Students share their writing Partners
Whole Class- Document camera
Show what they have been working on

10. Resources