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Writer’s Workshop Mini-Conferences
With Writer’s Workshop, teachers typically organize a one-hour workshop so that at least half of the time is devoted to writing, peer conferences, and writer-teacher mini-conferences.…
Differentiating Instruction in Writer’s Workshop
Critics of Writer’s Workshop often complain that Writer’s Workshop can be inefficient and/or a class management nightmare. Neither of those criticisms concerns me greatly. However, I…
Teach Grammar through Writing
Balanced grammar instruction includes four components: 1. Differentiated instruction based upon diagnostic assessments 2. Direct instruction in grammar and mechanics 3. Writing strategies practice and 4.…