1. By: Adriana Hernandez

2. Parts to the Writer’s Workshop Mini Lesson (5-10 min) Work Time/Conferencing (15-20 min) Share Time (5 min)

3. Mini-Lesson Brief- Teacher led Explicit- Teach one skill or strategy in child friendly terms… “Today you will learn ….” Consistent- In structure and routine

4. Work/Conference Time Student’s Role: Be self selecting writing topics Writing in the same genre Be given choices about what to write about Discussing topics and writing with partners Teacher’s Role: Conference with students Have a plan to meet with students End the conference with a next step

5. Share Time During work time the teacher is looking for 2-3 students applying the mini-lesson with some success (not everyone will share). These students will get the chance to share their writing with the whole group.

6. During Sharing Time Praise- offer positive, specific, critical feedback (e.g. “Your use of dialogue helped me to understand your story better.” Question- ask an open-ended writerly question (e.g. “Why did you choose to write on that topic?”) Suggest- Offer a tip to improve the student’s writing (e.g. “Good writer’s re-read their work to make sure it makes sense.”)

7. Writing Workshop Procedures Conferencing Chart Writing Group Days MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday JenniferSoniaMichealMariaAnissa BobbyCarlaShawnBethPatricia ChristianLawrenceJaxonSueJayda DavidJadeKathleenFrankJohnny

8. Turn and Talk Chart

9. Peer Conferencing Chart

10. Setting a Goal Write down one goal for Writer’s Workshop