Writing Workshop

Final Exam
Chloe Winchester
4-28-23
 Demographics
● Ideal School:
-Near my hometown (Romeo)
-Utica,Warren, Romeo, Almont, Armada
-Mix of Rural and Urban
-Diverse Classroom

● Ideal Grade Level:

- Kindergarten through Third
- Undecided on which specific grade
 Introducing the
Writing Process for
2nd Grade
Introducing the Writing Process

01 Create mini lessons 02

to break down the
process
Display Incorporate
students modeling and
final drafts give examples
Create groups and
stations for each

04
step of the process 03
Writing Workshop
 Writing Workshop

Anchor Charts and Posters Writing Binders

● Anchor charts will be around the room
and included in writer's binder
● Writing Workshop posters will also be
posted around the room
● Personalized Binder
-Includes notebook, anchor charts,
laminated checklist, and final drafts
-Students can decorate their cover with
pictures and other decorations
 Writing Workshop

Schedule Seating
● Writing workshop daily ● Flexible Seating “stations” around the
● After lunch room for writing groups
● 30-60 minutes -Ex- beanbags, cushions, stools, etc.
Poetry
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Michigan State Standard

W.2.5 With guidance and support

from adults and peers, focus on a
topic and strengthen writing as
needed by revising and editing.
Acrostic Poems

A poem in which the

first letter of each line
spells out a word,
name, or phrase when
read vertically
 Mentor Text-Acrostic Poem

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Activity One- Mind Map
Family
Summer

Mind Map- Brainstorming

Activity of words (5 letters or
more) or topics students can
write about

Volleyball Teacher
 Activity Two- Checklist

Did you complete Do you have a rough

your mind map? draft?

Did you choose a Did you have a peer

word to write about? review it?

Have you done a spelling

Is your word at least
and grammar check?
five letters?
 Activity Three- Final Product

Students will create an

acrostic poem based on
their brainstorming mind
map words as well as their
provided checklist.
 Accomodations
ELL Students
● Shorter word poems
● Draw their picture before writing
● Think, Pair, Share
● Word Bank
● Help go back to basics (letter
sounds)
● One word stanza rather than
sentences or sentence frames
Special Needs Students
● Shorter word poems
● Collaborate with teacher
before writing
● Collaborate with higher level
student
● Think, Pair, Share
● One word stanza rather than
sentences or sentence frames
 Thanks!
Do you have any questions?
Chloe Winchester
cwinchester@rochesteru.edu

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