Writing Workshop: Helping Writers Choose and Focus on a Topic

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Writing Workshop: Helping Writers Choose and Focus on a Topic

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This lesson, conducted in a workshop format, helps young writers bring greater focus to their writing. Students use a timeline to break a larger topic into several events or moments; then, each student selects an event to write about from the timeline. Students first work with a whole-class topic, then apply this strategy to self-selected topics. Students share their writing and respond constructively to one another's efforts. Finally, teacher–student conferences help students incorporate feedback and work on specific weaknesses.

Education Levels:

1, 2, Kindergarten

Subject:

Writing (composition), Process Skills

Resource Type:

Lesson plan

Medium:

Text/HTML

Beneficiary:

Students

Online provider:

IRA/NCTE

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Keywords:

Writing process, Pre-writing, Revision, Drafts, Proofreading, Publishing, Timelines

Mediator:

Elementary school teachers

Publisher:

ReadWriteThink

Contributor:

Erika Griffin

Is Part Of:

http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans

Language:

English

General

Essential Resources:

Flipchart with paper and markers; Pencils and crayons; Portfolio binders or folders

Learning Time:

Four 45-55 minute sessions

Referenced Resources/Versions

Required Learning:

http://www.readwritethink.org/lesson_images/lesson314/journal-paper.pdf

Required Learning:

http://www.readwritethink.org/lesson_images/lesson314/lined-paper.pdf

Subjects/Topics

P21 Subject:

Language Arts

Instructional Methods

Assessment Method:

Authentic assessment

Interaction Method:

Small group instruction, Large Group instruction

Learning Outcomes:

Broad Correlation

Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (2010)

Writing Standards

Production and Distribution of Writing

5. With guidance and support from adults, focus on a topic, respond to questions and suggestions from peers, and add details to strengthen writing as needed.

Broad Correlation

NCTE-IRA Standards for the English Language Arts (1996)

12. Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).

Broad Correlation

NCTE-IRA Standards for the English Language Arts (1996)

4. Students adjust their use of spoken, written, and visual language (e.g., conventions, style, vocabulary) to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for different purposes.

Broad Correlation

NCTE-IRA Standards for the English Language Arts (1996)

5. Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.

Broad Correlation

NCTE-IRA Standards for the English Language Arts (1996)

6. Students apply knowledge of language structure, language conventions (e.g., spelling and punctuation), media techniques, figurative language, and genre to create, critique, and discuss print and nonprint texts.

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