Do I teach Launching the Writer’s Workshop lessons from start to finish, page by page?

When it comes to planning and executing an effective writer’s workshop, it’s helpful to have a playbook that offers yearlong guidance. That’s why so many intermediate and secondary ELA teachers rely on Launching the Writer’s Workshop: Grades 3-12 by Kristina Smekens and Dr. Maureen Scane.

With thousands of teachers using the third edition of the Launch book, it’s not uncommon for teachers to ask, “Am I supposed to do all of these lessons in order?”

Duration: 3:17| Grades K-12