SESSION 1  |  Grades K-12 / ELL All Levels | HANDOUT

Lead a writer’s workshop

Establish procedures for the 3 parts of the workshop

PRIZE: Evaluate your Writer’s Workshop.

Deliver explicit instruction via whole-class mini-lessons

Ultimate Guide to the Six Traits of Writing

Maintain control during mini-lessons.

Transition from direct instruction to independent Writing Time

Communicate information about writing task and conference attendees.

Communicate how long Writing Time will last.

Conclude writer’s workshop with an Author’s Chair

Highlight writer attempts and achievements.

Replace a physical chair with a virtual one.