Writer workshop

Writing and editing is for me now and for my future.

We are back with another Writer’s Workshop! This will be the last installment until December as I’m going to take a break for NaNoWriMo, but I thought we dive into some pretty deep writ…

I have a confession to make. I'm a sucker for cheat sheets. I think of them as personal consultants who keep me up to speed on topics I should know about - but don’t. I've actually memorized key points from them so I’d be able to contribute something to discussions on district issues or educational trends. Shameless, I know. But in a pinch, they're lifesavers! Of course, I don't wave them around or distribute copies of them to my colleagues. I just stash a few away in some easily-accessible…

A writer's group is a great way for writers to get critiques on their works in progress. A writer's group can function like a creative writing workshop, but without the professor.

These are my favorite, and most effective, ways of teaching writing to elementary students. You may decide that teaching writing is

Writer's workshop leads to authentic learning. When children have a strong interest in their topic, they are more motivated to polish it. This post explains important details of the workshop model for writing.

Ten free online tools for creative writers that will help you stay productive, manage your time and stretch your imagination.

Ready to setup writing workshop? Today, I will give you what you need to get started with a writers workshop in the classroom. It’s important to have a writing space in the classroom for students to grow their writing skills all year. I include a writing bulletin board idea that includes the writing process for students to see. Another important piece is creating a writing workshop with your students. I give you free writing anchor charts that you won’t want to miss.