Writing Workshop/ Freebie #1

We follow Lucy Calkin's Writing Workshop format for our writing program.

We have been using it now for a long time. Last year it was updated to match the Common Core Standards. It is harder to follow, but I am sure we will get the hang of it.

Here is some writing paper for you.

I like to have as much options as I can for their paper choices.

Cute birthday and barn paper.

Click on the image to go to the link.

We always start off with an introduction to the Writing Workshop routine.

I model a lot in my classroom. I try to incorporate the "First Six Weeks" of Responsive Classroom into these routines:

~~using pens

~~gathering paper

~~where to put our paper

~~what a good writer looks like and sounds like

~~how to write quietly

~~how to clean up after we are through

We have some fun with our modeling. Everyone wants to model what a good writer "doesn't" look like. It's a favorite.

I like to get them ready to go on this as soon as possible. 

They are able to write more throughout the year if we get our routines established early.

Have a wonderful day!