Writing
Writers' workshop follows the same format as readers' workshop. The day begins with a mini lesson, followed by independent writing time, and ends with a group share. In writers' workshop the students participate in monthly units based on different genres. Each unit immerses the students in the genre and then, through explicit instruction, the students are taught how to write the genre. While working in each genre the students will also learn standard conventions and grammar. Each unit will end with the students publishing a piece in the genre.