Writer’s Workshop

Prerequisites

• Basic computer file management knowledge (e.g., opening, saving, uploading files, creating folders).

Materials

1. Internet access.
2. Adobe Acrobat 11.01 or later.
3. Any word processing program.

Professional Learning Objectives

• Complete a choice writing piece, reflecting on creating the best conditions for students to excel in writing.
• Plan and design the structure of a Writer’s Workshop, considering scheduling, physical space, and a positive work environment for students.
• Use mentor texts to create three targeted writing skills and explain how these activities will develop these skills.
• Analyze the factors that inspire successful authors and apply them to your classroom.
• Research a published author and explore the factors that influence their writing.
• Create three custom mini-lessons focused on the writing process (pre-write, draft, revise, edit, and publish).
• Analyze conferencing strategies used by teaching professionals to support and develop student writing.
• Respond to questions regarding the effective use of tools in the Writer’s Workshop.
• Create three skills-based writing activities and complete an Activity Grid to organize them.

Common Core Standards

• ELA 1.1: Foundational Skills
• ELA 1.2: Reading Informational Text
• ELA 1.3: Reading Literature
• ELA 1.4: Writing
• ELA 1.5: Speaking and Listening