Writer’s Workshop is a transformative approach to teaching the practice and the art of writing. Students engage in the act of writing in the same way as published authors. They choose topics of interest about which to write, they write consistently, they share their writing with others, they receive feedback about their work, and they publish their writing for a variety of audiences. The teacher acts as a mentor and coach for students, guiding them on their journey to hone their skills to effectively express themselves using written language.

A teacher seeking to use this approach should strive to provide student writers with the following necessities:

• Time/Space
• Personal Choice
• Structure
• Writing Materials
• Purpose/Feedback

The basic structure of a Writer’s Workshop includes:

• Whole Group Writing Time (Mini-lesson)
• Independent Writing Time
• Sharing/Structured Response Time

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