Launching the Writer's Workshop Grades 3-12 Digital Resource Section 2 - Smekens Education Access

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Section 2: Setting Expectations

4-Step Mini-Lessons

Turn-and-Talk Mini-Poster

Back-to-Me Mini-Poster

Turn & Talk Procedures

Ways to Listen
FigJam

Maintain Control

Use Concrete Triggers

Juggle Reading & Writing

Bell-Ringer Options

Now-it’s-Your-Turn Mini-Poster

Communicate
Tasks & Time
Smart Board
Google Slide

Communicate Length of Time

Build Writer Stamina

Scaffold Writing Experiences

Teach Students to Write Effective Emails

Provide a Listening Purpose for Author’s Chair

Wrap-it-Up Mini-Poster

Review Code Phrases

Support Writers in Need of Help

PDF
Google Slide

Help Tent
Word | Canva

Help Tent
FigJam

Help Tent Instructions

Help Strip Template PDF

Help Strip Example

Manage writer conferences

Hold process conferences

Conversation Starters

Conference Compliments

Conference Notes
Categories PDF
Blank PDF
Google Doc

Don’t edit student writing