Writer's Workshop

Benchmark Writer's Workshop

Writer's Workshop FAQs

Benchmark Writer's Workshop FAQs

Self Reflection of Writing Instruction

Self reflection on Writing Instruction_Final Revision

Patty McGee Presentation

March 10, 2022 District Literacy Leadership Team

On March 10, 2022 Patty McGee, the author of Benchmark Education's Writer's Workshop, presented to the District Literacy Leadership Team. We were extremely fortunate to have her walk us through the key components of the Writer's Workshop. Below are the links to Patty McGee's presentation slides, the video recording of her presentation to the DLLT, and the DLLT slides.

Writers Workshop w/ Patty McGee March 10th, 2022 Presentation.pdf

Patty McGee's Presentation Slides

Patty McGee DLLT 3-10-22.mp4

Video of Patty McGee's Presentation

20220310 DLLT Presentation

DLLT Presentation Slides

Model Classroom Teacher Videos

Video 1 (3:39)

Intro to Writer's Workshop

Video 2 (10:58)

Lesson Design

Video 3 (7:38)

Conferring & Feedback

Video (49:25)

Model Classroom Teachers'

Presentation during DLLT 10/28/21

Writing.mp4

Benchmark Universe Writer's Workshop Training Module & Program Review

The Writer's Workshop Training Module consists of four sessions.

Session 1--K-5 Writer's Workshop Overview (7:26)

Session 2--2 Parts

K-1 Product Resources (4:30)

2-5 Product Resources (3:47)

Session 3--Navigating the Teacher Resource System (5:42)

Session 4--Navigating Benchmark Universe (3:29)

The Writer's Workshop Program Review consists of two parts for K-1 and 2-5.

K-1 Introduction to Writer's Workshop TRS (Teacher Resource System) (1:55)

K-1 Immersion and Process Writing Sessions (7:45)

2-5 Introduction to Writer's Workshop TRS (Teacher Resource System) (2:00)

2-5 Immersion and Process Writing Sessions (7:45)

How to access the BU Writer's Workshop Training Module and Program Overview:

Follow the WW Training Module or Program Overview.
Login to BU via OmnID. Within 'My Library', use the dropdown to navigate to the WW training module under 'PD Training: Curriculum Resources'.

Benchmark Universe "How-to" Videos

Videos for Teachers to Learn How to Use BU & How to Videos for Students

Benchmark Universe Tech Talks are a set of “How To” videos that provide information for teachers on:

Navigation -BU account, ebooks and features
Customizing Resources--Adding bookmarks, sticky notes, close reading notes, text boxes, and student tools
Sharing and Accessing Customizations
Assignments--Assigning resources and ebooks, managing assignments and using books reviews
How-to Videos for Students-Useful for teachers to introduce BU to students and to share with family members (**For more info and the direct links to these videos, see add'l info provided below)

How teachers can access the BU How-to Videos:

Follow the direct link to the Grade K-1 or Gr 2-6 Tech Talks or
Login to BU via OmnID. Within 'My Library', use the dropdown to navigate to the Tech Talks videos under 'PD Training: Curriculum Resources'

"How-To" Videos for Students

How to Access Your Assignments (for Students) grades K-1 (4:11)

How to Navigate Benchmark Universe (for Students) grades K-1 (3:59)

How to Use the e-book Tools (for Students) grades K-1 (7:42)

How to Access Your Assignments (for Students) grades 2-6 (3:27)

How to Navigate Benchmark Universe (for Students) grades 2-6 (2:46)

How to Use the e-book Tools (for Students) grades 2-6 (5:49)

Mentor Texts

Printer-friendly copies of 2nd-5th grade Mentor Texts from Benchmark Universe

3rd Grade Mentor Text Video Links

Volume 4 Week 1 Session 5 Part 1

Mentor Text--We The People: Writing Speeches

This lesson should include two video links to speeches. Benchmark Universe is aware that these links are available in their platform. BU has provided the links and time frames for viewing these speeches during the lesson.