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Writing Workshop
So what will Writer's Workshop look like in 5E?
Mini Lesson:
Just like in reading, our mini lessons will be about 10 minutes. The mini-lesson is where I can make a suggestion to the whole class, raise a concern, explore an issue, model a technique, or reinforce a strategy. The teaching points are all planned for each trimester and scaffolded during the year.
Independent Writing
After the mini lesson, students work in their Writer's Notebook to create entries that possibly become published pieces of writing. The total writing time lasts for about 40-45 minutes. During this time, some students may be starting a new piece of writing, involved in conferences with the teacher or with peers. Or, they may be in the process of editing and revising so that their pieces can be published and shared with others. . All entries in the Writer's Notebook do not become published prices of writing.
Sharing
At the end of writing workshop everyday, students are brought back together for a 5-10 minute group share and reflection. When students sign up to share or are asked to share, they take a seat in our special "Author's Chair." The author might also want to share part of an entry of which he or she is especially proud. I encourage students to give feedback to the author and stress the importance of accepting criticism.
So what will Writer's Workshop look like in 5E?
Mini Lesson:
Just like in reading, our mini lessons will be about 10 minutes. The mini-lesson is where I can make a suggestion to the whole class, raise a concern, explore an issue, model a technique, or reinforce a strategy. The teaching points are all planned for each trimester and scaffolded during the year.
Independent Writing
After the mini lesson, students work in their Writer's Notebook to create entries that possibly become published pieces of writing. The total writing time lasts for about 40-45 minutes. During this time, some students may be starting a new piece of writing, involved in conferences with the teacher or with peers. Or, they may be in the process of editing and revising so that their pieces can be published and shared with others. . All entries in the Writer's Notebook do not become published prices of writing.
Sharing
At the end of writing workshop everyday, students are brought back together for a 5-10 minute group share and reflection. When students sign up to share or are asked to share, they take a seat in our special "Author's Chair." The author might also want to share part of an entry of which he or she is especially proud. I encourage students to give feedback to the author and stress the importance of accepting criticism.