Writer’s Workshop

Summary

“In writing workshops, teachers invite children to do all the things a writer really does: research, explore, collect, interview, talk, read, stare off into space, co-author, and yes, prewrite, draft, revise, edit and publish.”

–Katie Wood Ray

Why Writer’s Workshop?

Writer’s workshop is a method of teaching writing that…

• Allows students to write in a variety of genres.

• Gives students opportunities to practice writing.

• Allows student’s to express themselves through writing!

• Exposes students to the organization and thought required to

create a story or write about a topic.

• Helps foster a love for writing!

Classroom Setup

Create separate gathering area for W.W.

Supplies area: O Student writing foldersO Extra pencilsO Writing PaperO HighlightersO Composition notebooks

Book area:• Tubes/crates of text• Books relevant to the genre

Posters/Anchor Charts:• Characteristics of Good

writing• Steps of the Writing process• Writing Strategies• Beginning/ endings• Transitions

O Create an inviting area where writing materials and baskets can easily be stored and accessible to students.

O Stock up on extra supplies!

O Have writing folders with students' names on them to house writing resources, rough drafts, and final copies.

O Provide for each student a composition notebook to develop into a writer's notebook.

O Establish "writing territories" (place where children write independently).

Writer’s Workshop: Teacher Tips!

Author’s Chair

O http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egmQD7SxmfA

ResourcesO http://

www.davidson.k12.nc.us/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=29473&linkid=nav-menu-container-4-319211

O http://busyteacherscafe.com/literacy/writing_workshop.html