Writing+Workshop+-+Chapter+5

Fundamentals
- LISTEN!!!

- May feel awkward for the first few times - so true! I've only conferred with kids as of term 2 when they've been used to it!

- REACT to emotion. Show that you really understand what they're writing about!

- If they're not enjoying their writing ask them to choose another topic.

- Feedback. Compliment sandwich.

- Make conferences short and sharp. Give them something to work on and something positive - return in 5 mins to congratulate them on making the change to improve their work that you discussed

- Students evaluation is important. Not all teacher evaluation.

- Make some signs that help the kids to know which parts of their writing are good and which need improvement. * = great writing! 0 = needs improving.

- Don't be surprised if the students finish and have no inclination to go back and revise - this comes with time and student experience.