1. Writing Workshop Guidelines
By Linda Mac Intyre

2. The Writing Process Prewriting Drafting Revising Editing Proofreading
Publication

3. Writing Workshop Guidelines
You should be writing or sketching in your writer’s notebook .

4. Writing Workshop Guidelines
While working on a writing project use some or all of the writing process strategies depending on
the final publication of your piece.

5. Writing Workshop Guidelines
Not all writing needs to be published.
Not all writing needs to go through all of the writing process stages.

6. Writing Workshop Guidelines
Each day before you start writing, place the date on the left hand side just below your last entry.
Adapted from:
Fountas I. & Pinnell, G.S.(2001). Guiding Readers and Writers Grades 3-6. Portsmouth, New Hampshire: Heinemann

7. Writing Workshop Guidelines
You need to work silently so that everyone can do their best thinking.

8. Writing Workshop Guidelines
Use a soft voice when having a conference with the teacher.

9. Writing Workshop Guidelines
When using draft paper, write on every other line and cross out when you make a mistake.
Example: becaue because

10. Writing Workshop Guidelines
Request a teacher conference when you are ready for your final draft.

11. Writing Workshop Guidelines
When using final draft paper, use your best handwriting and write on every line.

12. Writing Workshop Guidelines
When you complete a writing project, record the information on your Record of Writing Form.
Then record what you learned about being a writer.

13. Writing Workshop Guidelines
When you finish a final draft, put your drafts in numerical order.
Then staple them together with the final draft on top, and place your project in the orange file container.

14. Writing Workshop Guidelines
Place your final draft in the editor’s basket (orange file container) when you want the teacher to edit your project for publication.

15. Any Questions?