Writer's Workshop in the Elementary Classroom (Grades K-6)

Have you always wanted to start a writer's workshop program in your classroom but were not sure how to begin? This course gives you all the basics including management tips and suggestions. Writing domains and the writing process are also emphasized. "The content of the class gave me lots of good ideas on how to teach writing, even in kindergarten. I will better teach our standard of writing in different domains as a result of this class." - Janet Self        Tuition $185        Tell a Friend About PDI Online Courses

Topical Outline/Three Units    Click here to request a copy of the syllabus

Unit One Introduction to the Course Assignment #1: Write an autobiography Introduction to Writer’s Workshop Managing the Writer’s Workshop Unit Two Mini-Lessons Conferences Prewriting Assignment #2: Write a mini-lesson Unit Three Writing Revision Editing Assignment #3: Locate two online essays you can share with students

Unit Four Sharing Publishing Evaluation Assignment #4:Write a five-point rubric for a writing assignment Unit Five Sensory/Descriptive Domain Imaginative/Narrative Domain Assignment #5: Write six prompts for students Unit Six Analytical/Expository Domain Practical/Informative Domain Literature as an Inspiration for Writing Assignment #6 : Create a writing activity for each of the writing domains

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