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WRITING WORKSHOP

~THE BASICS~

Hilary Jacobsen

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Becki Auger

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Jack Dann, Writer, Editor, Writing Teacher

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WHAT IS WRITING WORKSHOP?

Writing Workshop is a framework for writing

instruction and practice in the classroom.

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NECESSARY FOUNDATIONS FOR THE WRITING WORKSHOP

“Writers do not write with words and conventions alone; writers write above all with meaning. Children will invest themselves more in their writing if they are allowed- indeed, if they are taught- to select their own topics and to write about subjects that are important to them.”

~Lucy Calkins- A Guide to Writing Workshop Grades 3-5

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MY CORE BELIEFS ABOUT WRITING

Writers need:1) Time2) To separate composing from editing3) Response4) Responsibility

~Ralph Fletcherhttp://www.ralphfletcher.com/teacher.html

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MY CORE BELIEFS ABOUT WRITING

Conditions for real writing:1) Personal (choice)2) Interpersonal (social)3) Time/space to do quality work4) Pay-off (purpose/feedback)

~Ralph Fletcherhttp://www.ralphfletcher.com/teacher.html

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WRITING WORKSHOP

Students learn to write best when they write frequently, for extended periods of time, on topics of their own choosing…

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COMPONENTS OF WRITING WORKSHOP(45-60 MINUTES TOTAL)

Mini-Lesson(10 minutes)

   

*One of the most important components and needs to be done daily

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COMPONENTS OF WRITING WORKSHOP(45-60 MINUTES TOTAL)

 Independent Writing/ Conferring

(10-40 minutes)   

*One of the most important components and needs to be done daily

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COMPONENTS OF WRITING WORKSHOP(45-60 MINUTES TOTAL)

 Mid-Workshop Interruption

(1-2 minutes)  Prepare for partnerships

Reinforce the mini-lesson

Review older mini-lessonNew mini-lesson

Behavior management reminder

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COMPONENTS OF WRITING WORKSHOP(45-60 MINUTES TOTAL)

Partnership

(5-10 minutes)  

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COMPONENTS OF WRITING WORKSHOP(45-60 MINUTES TOTAL)

Share(10-15 minutes)

*One of the most important components and needs to be done daily

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BENEFITS OF WRITING WORKSHOP

Prioritizes writing instruction

No wasted time

Independence & motivation

Differentiated instruction

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Common Core

6 +1 Traits

Writer’s Worksho

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COMMON COREWRITING

1.Narrative

2. Informational/Explanatory

3.Argument

Common Core Writing Links: 6th, 7th, 8th

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6 + 1 TRAITS

1. IDEAS

2. ORGANIZATION

3. VOICE

4. WORD CHOICE

5. SENTENCE FLUENCY

6. CONVENTIONS

+1: PRESENTATION

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6 + 1 TRAITS

ORGANIZATION

IDEAS

VOICE

WORD CHOICE

SENTENCE FLUENCY

CONVENTIONS

PRESENTATION

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26 + 1 TRAITS

VS. 5 STEPS OF WRITING PROCESS

PRE-WRITING DRAFTING REVISING EDITING PUBLISHING

Ideas Ideas Ideas Conventions Voice

Organization

Organization

Organization

Presentation

Voice Voice

Word Choice

Sentence Fluency

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6 + 1 TRAITSFocused

Main Idea

Support Details

Sensory Details

IDEAS

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6 + 1 TRAITS

Lead

Transitions

Conclusion

ORGANIZATION

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6 + 1 TRAITS

Dialogue

Author’s Purpose

Audience

VOICE

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6 + 1 TRAITS

Strong Verbs

FigurativeLanguage

Word Funeral

WORD CHOICE

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6 + 1 TRAITSSentence Length

Flow

Sentence Beginnings

SENTENCEFLUENCY

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6 + 1 TRAITSParagraphing

Subject/Verb Agreement

Commas

CONVENTIONS

Common Core Language Links: 6th, 7th, 8th

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Collaborate in Many Discussions

Acknowledge

Information

Discussed By Others.

Integrate

Multimedia

+1PRESENTATION

6 + 1 TRAITS

Common Core Speaking and Listening Links: 6th, 7th, 8th

Websites That Promote Presentation/Collaboration

Secure Classroom Websites:

http://moodle.lcisd.k12.mi.us

http://www.edmodo.com

Online Posters To Share Writing:

http://www.glogster.edu

Reluctant Speakers:

http://www.voki.com

Virtual Books:

http://www.kerpoof.com

http://www.tikatok.com

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RESOURCES Units of Study for Teaching Writing by Lucy

Calkins

A Curricular Plan for the Writing Workshop (available on the h share)

MAISA units created by Oakland Schools http://gomaisa.org/ela-ccrs-materials

A Quick Guide to Reviving Disengaged Writers, 5-8 by Christopher Lehman, Edited by Lucy Calkins, Teachers College Reading and Writing Project, Columbia University

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VALUABLE WEBSITES

Lucy Calkins and Colleagues: From the Reading and Writing Project http://www.unitsofstudy.com/

The Reading and Writing Project http://tc.readingandwritingproject.com/

Write More, Grade Less by Mike Schmoker- http://mikeschmoker.com/write-more.html