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My teachers are reluctant so far for several reasons....they think it will be writing in addition to the writing that accompanies the selections from the Literature book or novels being read; they are used to giving students prompts to respond to, instead of letting students choose -- meaning you could have several different topics being written about; and finally, "you want them to write everyday?? -- who is grading all of that work!!??"

Keep in mind, I have been telling them it is ok not to grade every paper... and you don't have to grade the whole paper...example --if the class is weak on introductions, assess a writing piece only on the introduction. I am also trying to work in the 6 traits into the workshop...which would help them focus on one or two areas at a time.

Anybody have any suggestions on how to implement Writer's Workshop during our 74 minute block, while not taking away from reading instruction...or adding to the writing instruction?

Lauren
DrDeb Lauren- Once =the teachers understand that the writing workshop is really a "system to use" for the writing they already do, they may use it. Writer's Workshop is not more writing, it makes the writing time meaningful for the individual students. As will the 6 Traits of Writing. The student writing already contains the traits - use some of their ow...See More
Jun 26, 2009


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