Super Saturday
Writing Conference

SESSION 4  |  Grades K-12 / ELL All Levels

[HANDOUT]

Support writers at home & school with procedural lessons

For more information about virtual writer’s workshop procedures, see Convert the writer’s workshop from in-person to virtual.

#1 What to do when you need help, and the teacher is busy

Editable Word version for 3-12 writers

The teacher may be “busy” conducting writer conferences.

Make notes during writer conferences.

#2 What to do when you aren’t sure how to spell a word during Writing Time

Provide explicit procedures that help students problem-solve first-draft spelling issues. Plan to grow the list of strategies throughout the year.

#3 What to do when you think you’re done

Adjust the writing process for digital devices.