Writer's Workshop

WRITER'S WORKSHOP

The philosophy and principles of Writer's Workshop create a learning environment that does the following:

* Encourages independence

*Gives the young writer a high degree of choice within a framework

*Has procedures that are consistent for both materials and movement

*Structures the environment to encourage writers to take risks and learn their craft

* Provides a scaffolding support system to all writers

* Gives students frequent response to their writing

* Has a regular and predictable time to write and an amount of time

* Gives students direct instruction in writing by different methods, whole class, small group, and individual

* Uses literature to teach students the craft of writing