Writing Workshop is a method of teaching writing using a workshop method. The workshop gives students opportunities to write in a variety of genres and helps foster a love of writing. The WritingWorkshop allows teachers to meet the needs of their students by differentiating instruction and gearing instruction based on information gathered throughout the workshop.
Mini-Lesson: Explicit instruction on specific writing strategies.
Independent Writing: Students will write independently practicing the mini lesson strategy building on prior taught strategies.Teacher will confer with students on strategies to help them grow as writers.