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This is the online support page for Launching the Writer’s Workshop: Grades K-2.
The book explains how to present the lessons; this site provides all of the resources at your fingertips.
With your book in hand, find all the images, PDFs, and Notebook files mentioned section by section. (See below.)
The resources are offered in a variety of formats. To inquire about an additional version or format, please contact our office.
Thanks to all of the contributors who shared their work!

PART 1:
The First Weeks

PDF | Google Doc
Kristina’s Sample

Section 1:
Writing Topics

Section 2:
Setting Expectations

Section 3:
Creating Notebooks

Section 4:
Motivating Writers

Section 5:
Developing Spelling

Section 6:
Introducing the 6 Traits

Section 7:
Building Rubrics

PART 2:
The Rest of the Year

PDF | Google Doc

Section 8:
Drawing Pictures

Section 9:
Labeling Pictures

Section 10:
Listing Words

Section 11:
Writing Sentences

Section 12:
Fine-Tuning Sentences

Section 13:
Drafting Whole Pieces

Yearlong
Pacing Guides

Download a yearlong pacing guide that corresponds with the Launching the Writer’s Workshop: Grades K-2 book.
Identify the copyright date on page 2 of your “red book.” Depending on which version you have (i.e., ©2015 or ©2018) the page numbers are slightly different.
Kindergarten Pacing Guide
©2015 |  ©2018
Grade 1 Pacing Guide
©2015 |  ©2018
Grade 2 Pacing Guide
©2015 |  ©2018

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