Choice, in any area of learning, increases energy and engagement. In writing, teachers often grapple with choice of topic, but less frequently consider choice of genre. Yet, choice of genre significantly impacts engagement, especially for reluctant writers. In this session, we will:
- Make the case for including some writing workshop units of study that allow for choice of genre a year
- Examine different types of unites - Genre Studies, Craft Studies, and Process Studies
- Consider a wide range of possible craft and process studies in the intermediate grades
- Design a Craft Study and a Process Study
- Troubleshoot common challenges in Craft and Process Studies
The workshop will provide teachers with the skills needed to start the year with a craft study or a process study as well as effectively implement other craft or process studies during the year.
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