This guide gives information about the conference part of Writer's Workshop. It helps teachers create a portable toolkit to assist in teaching new writers.
These materials were presented during the Mary Lois Staton Conference at East Carolina University in Greenville, NC on February 22, 2010.
Writing Resources at Fuel the Brain
Conference Handout (PDF)
Writer's Workshop
Conference Notes
(DOC)
These links are recommended resources to help with your tookit.
Once Upon a Reader’s Workshop Blog
Archived old entries; discusses marrying reading and writing
Ms. Winston
Saved conference forms in writing folder
http://www.jmeacham.com/writing.mini.lessons.htm
lots of resources including units with detailed mini lessons (labeling, editing, WW volunteer poster, speech bubble paper, visual goal materials for students with focus/attention challenges
2nd Grade Cheat sheet
Two Writing Teachers - Writing blog
All About Books
TCRWP
Busy Teacher's Cafe Launching Packet
Peterson's Pad Labels
Green/Red labels for folders and “What Can I Write About?”