Structure of Writer’s Workshop
The Writers Workshop Mini-Lesson Template
Writing Common Core State Standards
Informational+Writing+CCSS+Vertical+Alignment+6+(2)-3
Narrative+Writing+CCSS+vertical+alignment+6
Opinion+Writing+CCSS+Vertical+Alignment+6-7-2013
Article: A Guide to Teaching Nonfiction Writing
The Writing Process
Putting it All Together: The 6 Traits of Effective Writing
Article: Trait Definitions
As a 6 Trait resource, our district has purchased Ruth Culham’s 6+1 Traits of Writing: the Complete Guide for the Primary Grades and 6+ 1 Traits of Writing: the Complete Guide Grades 3 and Up. These resources provide background information and teaching suggestions for each trait. The documents below contain mini-lesson topics related to each trait and references the pages in Ruth Culham’s books for your instructional use.
6 Trait Mini-Lessons – Organization
6 Trait Mini-Lessons – Word Choice
6 Trait Mini-Lessons – Sentence Fluency
6 Trait Mini-Lessons – Conventions
Conferring During Writer’s Workshop
Article: An Overview of Conferring