writing workshop. what do you write? benefits of writing being a “good” writer writing more =...
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Writing Workshop
What do YOU write?
Benefits of writing
Being a “good” writer
Writing more = improved, deeper writing
Better writer= better thinker
Do you ever struggle with ideas?
1. Writing can be complex!Lots of ideas swirling in our heads
We tend to summarize Ex: “The trip was fun.”
2. We think faster than we can write
3. You don’t write for yourselfWho do you write for?
Writing Class vs. Writing Workshop
All students work on the same prompt
Focus is on the finished product
Work outside of class
Product is the goal
Students have a choice of what they write
Focus on the process
Most work done in class
Practice is the goal
How it works
During the time you have to write each assignment you will get…
Examples of the type of writing
Mini lessons from the teacher
Independent work time
A preliminary grade
Conference time