I have learned first hand the challenges of teaching writing workshop in middle school. I fine-tuned my approach over the years and now share my classroom-tested strategies in this step-by-step guide. This book will show you how to establish routines, set high expectations, plan assignments that balance structure and choice, sequence mini-lessons to maximize students’ learning, design rubrics to ease the grading dilemma and encourage revision, and so much more. With management tips, scheduling options, test-prep ideas, ELL supports, and conferencing how-to’s, this is the essential resource for teaching writing workshop in middle school!
Grades 5 – 12
