I have had a request to add some of the lessons I use during writer’s workshop. First I will share the schedule that I typically use during the day. As some of you may know I work with a high population of second language learners. These students are pulled for ESOL during the time I typically do writing, so some days I have to alternate my lessons so that everyone learns the skills I am presenting. The time I spend on each area really depends on the time of the year and what the students can handle. Some of these lessons come from my county and some I have created on my own or found on the internet.
Edit: I am now doing writing first thing in the morning. I have just started this and will keep you all posted on how it is going!
10-15 minutes: mini lesson
20-30 minutes: independent writing and student conferences
10-15 minutes: author’s chair and reflection of the mini lesson
Quarter 1 Examples
Beginning the writer’s workshop
Adding detail to your picture
Matching the picture with words
Using the classroom alphabet pictures
Making a list
Why we use a list
Adding to our writing
Changing our writing to make it better
What do I do when I am finished?
Going back and working on other writing
Labeling your picture
Quarter 2 Examples
Writing about a memory
Beginning, middle, and end
The big story
The little story
Juicy words
Working with a partner
Buddy conferences
Quarter 3 Examples
When I was little
When I am big
Writing about someone special
Parts of a letter
Writing letters
Using envelopes
Stretching stories
Making books
Adding to books
Asking questions
Quarter 4 Examples
Opinions
More juicy words
Responding to a statement
Biography
Interviewing a friend
Writing about kindergarten
Here is a link to some awesome Kid Writing Videos (This is the next book on my list!)
