Breakdown of Workshop Times
Based on an average 70 minute writing block
5-15 min. Mini-lesson- I will use this time to teach a small lesson about the topic of the week. For example, students will have to write an opinion piece. I will do a mini-lesson on what an opinion piece looks like.
30- 45 min. Writing Time- During this time, the students will be working independently either at their desks, at the editing table, at the publishing table, at the computers or other quiet areas. I will be conferencing one-on-one with students at the “rainbow” table or holding a small group discussion.
5 min. Partner - Students will work with a partner to share what they have done that day in their workshop. This will look different for each stage of writing. Partner time will not be done every day.
5-10 min. Share- This will either be done small group or whole group. The students will share their writing while the others are listening. I will then open the floor for questions from the students directed to the student who is sharing. This will help show the student what needs to be added or taken out.
Based on an average 70 minute writing block
5-15 min. Mini-lesson- I will use this time to teach a small lesson about the topic of the week. For example, students will have to write an opinion piece. I will do a mini-lesson on what an opinion piece looks like.
30- 45 min. Writing Time- During this time, the students will be working independently either at their desks, at the editing table, at the publishing table, at the computers or other quiet areas. I will be conferencing one-on-one with students at the “rainbow” table or holding a small group discussion.
5 min. Partner - Students will work with a partner to share what they have done that day in their workshop. This will look different for each stage of writing. Partner time will not be done every day.
5-10 min. Share- This will either be done small group or whole group. The students will share their writing while the others are listening. I will then open the floor for questions from the students directed to the student who is sharing. This will help show the student what needs to be added or taken out.