Writer workshop

There are a lot of ways to make writing workshop work in your classroom. I've found the best way for me, and I'm sharing in a writing workshop guide!

Are you teaching Opinion Writing, Persuasive Writing or Writers Workshop in grade one or grade two? You’ll find easy ways to organize writers workshop, tons of writing prompts and inspiration, and no prep writing centres for Kindergarten, first grade, and second grade! Teaching writing in primary grades can be so much easier with the right resources!

Not sure exactly how to get your writers workshop set up in your elementary classroom? This post walks you step-by-step on how to get started with implementing the workshop model with your students during your writing block. From what to teach in your writing mini-lessons to what to do during independent writing conferences and more! #writersworkshop #writing #backtoschool #3rdgrade #thirdgrade #4thgrade #fourthgrade #5thgrade #fifthgrade

What does writing workshop look like in a middle school classroom? This post provides a guideline for getting the most out of your writing workshop time. Includes free lesson plans for 5 mini lessons. #writing #lessonplans

My students were having difficulty staying focused at writing center. I decided to make theses folders for them to grab from the writing center and take back to their seats. I love that they have the resources and tools they need without having to physically be at the writing center. It is also a visual reminder for other students to leave them alone while they write. I only make enough in my classroom for the number of students who will be at writing center. You could also make one for each…

Teacher Truth- I used to despise teaching Writer's Workshop. I understood the structure of the workshop model and the focus of each grading period, however, I didn't really know WHAT to teach each day during my mini-lessons. Fast forward a couple of years, and I had an amazing opportunity to visit an amazing teacher's classroom and observe her in action and I fell in love with her writing instruction! And then the next year, my amazing team and I decided to each tackle one subject and share…

Writing anchor chart for revising and editing! This chart helped my third graders revise and edit their writing during Writing Workshop.

Teacher Truth- I used to despise teaching Writer's Workshop. I understood the structure of the workshop model and the focus of each grading period, however, I didn't really know WHAT to teach each day during my mini-lessons. Fast forward a couple of years, and I had an amazing opportunity to visit an amazing teacher's classroom and observe her in action and I fell in love with her writing instruction! And then the next year, my amazing team and I decided to each tackle one subject and share…

Paragraph writing doesn't have to be hard! Use Paragraph of the Week to make writing practice a fun part of your writing routine!