- Direct instruction/mini-lesson
- Independent writing
- Individual facilitator/learner conferences (during independent writing)
- Shared writing experiences, particularly in the primary grades
- Partner and small group work
- Sharing
Trade books and mentor texts are often used during the Writers’ Workshop to model effective writing techniques, encourage learners to read as writers, and provide background knowledge. Facilitators will access prior knowledge through a connection, articulate and model the teaching point, engage the learners in the opportunity to practice, provide an opportunity for writers to share their work with each other, confer individually or in small groups, and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners including subgroups.