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Writing Audio Clip- How teachers can use technology in their own Writing Workshops

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Writing Audio Clip- How teachers can use technology in their own Writing Workshops

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This audio clip is a discussion between two teachers that use technology in their writing workshops.

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Language Arts Podcasts: "Conversation Currents," January 2015

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Listen to a conversation between Troy Hicks and Franki Sibberson about writing workshop and students as composers.

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Writing Audio Clip- A further look at Writing Workshops

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Writing Audio Clip- A further look at Writing Workshops

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This audio clip discusses ways for teachers to improve their student's writing.

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Studentcentricity with Rae Pica on BAM Radio Network

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Nanocasting Radio Network is property of Jackstreet Media the leading new madia company that developed the Nanocasting system for hypertargeting an audience and delivering information directly to those who are most interested in it.

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How can Writing Workshop help students with special needs?

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How can Writing Workshop help students with special needs?

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Writing Workshop is a time where special needs students, struggling students, and English Language Learners have the opportunity to write at their own pace because it is geared toward the individual student. Students have the chance to work together with students who are stronger in writing. For English Language Learners, teachers should provide time for students to write in their first language and write about their culture. Also, these students can be paired with someone who is a strong English speaker. Students can share and write about what means a great deal to them, which gives them the choice of what to write about. Giving students the opportunity to draw a picture first or along with writing, will give them the chance to feel more comfortable in their writing process.

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3. Rubrics
A rubric can be used by teachers and students to make sure that the student is following directions and including correct writing traits in their writing piece.

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2. Anecdotal Notes
Anecdotal notes are accounts of events that take place during a child's day. This allows for a teacher to focus on their student's needs.
CAN YOU TIE THIS INTO WRITING SPECIFICALLY?

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1.  Writing Portfolio
A writing portfolio is a great way to collect student's writing throughout the year in order to monitor progress. The students and teachers are able to look at past work and talk about what needs to be worked on.

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Writing Workshops can be used to develop...

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Writing Workshops can be used to develop...

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Reading: In writing workshops, students can practice their reading skills by peer editing and reading over a fellow student's paper.
Speaking: In writing workshops, students can practice their speaking skills when sharing their papers with the class or share their ideas with a peer in the pre-writing stage.
Listening: In writing workshops, students can practice their listening skills when listening to their teacher give a mini lesson and use what they learn from the mini lesson in their independent writing time.
Writing: In writing workshops, students can practice their writing skills when they have independent writing time and work on a piece of writing.
Viewing: In writing workshops, students can practice their viewing skills when listening and watching a fellow student or a teacher share their writing.
Visually representing: In writing workshops, students can practice their visual representing skills by drawing a picture to go along with a piece of writing in order to advance their ideas.

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Example of Interactive Writing in the Classroom

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This chart will remind students words that are frequently used during writing. If they need help spelling a work, they can look at the chart.

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Writing Workshop Teacher Conferencing Sheet 

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Writing Workshop Teacher Conferencing Sheet 

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Students and teachers can work together using this conference sheet to make sure the writer is on task and includes the writing components in their piece.

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Classroom setting that supports writing workshop

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Classroom setting that supports writing workshop

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In our classroom set up, the writing workshop would be centered around the round table. The round table will display graphic organizers and resources that students can use to assist their writing. Our classroom set up will also have comfy chairs so students can have a relaxing place to be creative. In addition, students can have conferences at the kidney table which is directly to the right of the round table.

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What are the components of a Writing Workshop?

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What are the components of a Writing Workshop?

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Mini-Lesson
A mini-lesson is typically a 5-10 minute lesson that is taught to the whole class, small groups, or individual students. In this mini-lesson, the teacher's goal is to provide extra instruction that is focused on the needs of the students. In a mini-lesson, the teacher will focus on one specific skill. Sometimes teachers will use their own writing as a tool to demonstrate the skill they are focusing on in that particular mini-lesson. These mini-lessons usually precede the student's independent writing time.

Writing Time
This is the largest duration of time during a Writer's Workshop. During this time, students will be working individually on their writing piece. All students may be working on a different project based on their different academic levels. While the students are working, the teacher will be writing themselves or conferencing with the students. The conference allows the teacher to understand the student better as a writer and structure future mini-lessons to focus on skills that these students need to work on. The teacher will also focus on one aspect of the student's writing and provide constructive criticism on how they can improve it.

Read Aloud
During a mini-lesson, the teacher will sometimes read something called a mentor text. A mentor text is a book the teacher will read that provides examples of the topic that will be taught during a mini-lesson. The mentor text allows the teacher to engage the student while teaching writing skills. Students learn that writing does not need to be a certain way. Each piece of writing is different depending on the subject and type of writing. The teacher can teach this to students through reading aloud mentor texts.

Sharing
Students will have the opportunity to share their work if they would like to. Students will have already learned the importance of encouraging their peers and how to provide constructive criticism. The teacher will use this time to implement constructive criticism. Sharing in front of an audience provides the student with an opportunity to learn how to speak clearly, use eye contact, and be confident when speaking.

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Writing Workshop Peer Conferencing Sheet

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Writing Workshop Peer Conferencing Sheet

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This conference sheet could be used during peer reviews. Each student would get a checklist to make sure they have every component in their writing piece.

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This graphic organizer would be used by the students before they write to brainstorm their ideas such as setting, problem, action, characters, and the ending.