{"product_id":"writing-workshop-in-the-elementary-classroom-9781475847123","title":"Writing Workshop in the Elementary Classroom","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWriting Workshop in the Elementary Classroom is a culmination of the authors' work with students and writing for collectively over 35 years. Teaching writing using a workshop methodology can be exciting as it is an interactive approach to writing, but it can also be challenging as it is not the traditional teacher directed whole class lessons that many test preparation curriculums tout. The book takes the reader through the stages of the writing process in the first part, explaining what students are doing and thinking in each stage. In the second part, the authors explain how to manage students, materials, mini lessons, grading and other aspects that help writing workshop classrooms run smoothly. To help with the transition to a workshop method, readers are asked to keep a journal wherein they plan what they will do in their classrooms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is an exceptional resource for both novice and experienced teachers. The book gives practical ways to integrate spelling and other writing conventions into mini-lessons during the course of writer's workshop. It encourages me to journal and reflect on the framework and reminds me to keep pushing forward even when things are not working out the first time around. -- Angel Votion, 5th grade teacher, campus GT coordinator\u003cbr\u003eIncorporating the lessons from this book into my planning has made a significant change in my writing lessons and instruction. Through authentic writing opportunities during writing workshop, my students’ writing has improved. With the routines and structures in place, I can provide my students with true differentiation during conferencing that addresses each student’s individual needs. -- Denise Almaguer, 4th grade teacher\u003cbr\u003eThis is a powerful book for teachers filled with everything one needs to get writing workshop up and running with success in the classroom.  It provides a clear structure of the components of writing workshop and practical forms in the appendixes that teachers can use on day one. A must-have resource on every teacher’s bookshelf! -- Mary LaFleur, M.Ed, literacy specialist, adjunct professor, Texas A\u0026amp;M University-San Antonio\u003cbr\u003eWriting is a story, our story. We are a character, or a story teller, or both. Whose story are you going to tell? That is what this book made me think of as both a writer and a teacher of writing. It helped me to create joy in the writing process. Writing workshop helps students to tell their stories – stories that help them grow into the person they will become. -- Laura Estrada, 4th grade ESL master teacher, Douglass Academy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction Part 1: The Structure of Writing Workshop Chapter 1: The Non-negotiables Chapter 2: The Writing Process Chapter 3: Collecting Topics Chapter 4: Organizing Chapter 5: Drafting Chapter 6: Revision Conferences Chapter 7: The Revision Draft Chapter 8: Editing Conferences Chapter 9: The Edited Draft Chapter 10: Publishing Conference Chapter 11: Publishing Chapter 12: Sharing Part II: Putting It All Together Chapter 13: Mini Lessons and Mentor Texts Chapter 14: Teacher-Led Conferences Chapter 15: Peer Conferences Chapter 16: The Student Notebooks Chapter 17: Collecting Data Chapter 18: Managing Papers Chapter 19: Grading Chapter 20: The First Ten Days: A Schedule Chapter 21: Early Writers and Later Grade Writers Conclusion About the Authors","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51040284442967,"sku":"9781475847123","price":46.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781475847123.jpg?v=1750946258","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/writing-workshop-in-the-elementary-classroom-9781475847123","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}