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"Units of Study for Teaching Writing, Grades 3-5 offers crystal-clear advice on how to lead strong, efficient writing workshops in upper-elementary classrooms. "
The Writing Workshop, similar to the Reading Workshop, is a method of teaching writing using a workshop method. Students are given opportunities to write in a variety of genres and helps foster a love of writing. The Writing Workshop allows teachers to meet the needs of their students by differentiating their instruction and gearing instruction based on information gathered throughout the workshop.
This page gives a basic overview of the Writing Workshop.
"What do successful teachers do to help their students become confident and proficient writers?
Write in the Middle: A Workshop for Middle School Teachers addresses that question in an eight-part professional development workshop."
"Write in the Middle: A Workshop for Middle School Teachers
A video workshop for middle school teachers; 8 one-hour video programs, workshop guide, and Web site