Beginning Creative Writing: Writer's Workshop Course

Let's write :)!  Each class is structured like a mini-Writer's Workshop session.  The beauty of Writer's Workshop is that students can write about whatever they want!  Students do not need to be fluent writers or spellers for this class.  The main focus for this class is for students to brainstorm ideas with others, to transfer their ideas to paper, to write stories, to build stamina with writing, to boost confidence, and to share their writing (stories) with others.  *Drawing stories (pictures) counts as "writing" for beginning writers.

10-15 minutes- Shared Writing- In shared writing, the teacher and students compose a story together.  I will write a story with brainstorming and the shared ideas from students.

5 minutes- Mini lesson- During this time I will teach a quick writing lesson using the story that we have composed together.  This lesson will vary each week and will focus on the skills listed in the syllabus. 

15-20 minutes- Writing- Each learner will write a story of their choosing.  The focus of Writer's Workshop is for students to write about whatever their heart desires :).  During this time students will be able to talk about what they are writing about and brainstorm/share their ideas with others.  Topic ideas will be shared with students who are having trouble coming up with ideas on their own.

10-15 minutes- Share Time- Each child will be given the opportunity to share their story with the group (but are not required to).

* This class will sometimes go a little over the scheduled ending time due to learner discussion.