Focused instruction begins with immersion using mentor texts and moves to strategy-based lessons designed to reach unit goals.

Ample time is devoted to independent writing with specific strategy-based support for providing constructive feedback.

Assessment That Informs Teaching Decisions

• Look-Fors in daily mini-lessons
• Explicit differentiated instruction
• Rubrics supporting writing goals and qualities of good writing
• Self-assessments where students hold themselves accountable as writers
   

Each day's writing block concludes with sharing and reflection, where learning "sticks."

In addition to grammar application during Writer's Workshop, the complete Grammar Micro-Workshop is also included with Writer's Workshop!