Writer's+Workshop

The key points to encourage writing are:

1. Students may write on any subject. Do not use prompts or trigger words because they are not needed (you already have group frame or learning logs to prompt students) and limiting. 2. Give short mini-lessons (5 minutes or less) to model types of writing, aspects of writing or the workshop itself and its process. 3. Allocate alot of time for writing. 4. Establish an Author's Chair where student can share unfinished work. Do not clap after a student reads because the purpose of the author's chair is to help one another.