Writing Workshop for Middle School: Teaching Students to Write Effective Essays
Marilyn Pryle
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Grade Levels
5th - 9th, Homeschool
Subjects
Resource Type
Standards
CCSSCCRA.W.1
CCSSCCRA.W.2
CCSSCCRA.W.4
CCSSCCRA.W.5
CCSSCCRA.W.10
Formats Included
- PDF
Pages
177 pages
Marilyn Pryle
55 Followers
Description
This book gives an in-depth description of 10 expository writing assignments to be used alone or in a writing workshop setting. Each writing assignment includes a description, 3 mini-lessons, an assignment sheet for students (with checkboxes), a rubric, brainstorming sheets and mentor texts (also called sample reading). I also explain how to set up and maintain a writing workshop, and how the 10 assignments and mini-lessons are scaffolded in order to progress in complexity as the year goes on. I also discuss test preparation for essay writing on standardized tests. Here is the Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: Starting Out
How to Use This Book
The Classroom
Chapter 2: Up and Running
The Workshop in Motion
Grading
Desk Time and Conferencing
Notebooks
Minilessons
Editing/Revising Checksheets
Chapter 3: Essay Prep
What is an Essay?
Topics for Writing
Chapter 4: Assignment #1: Introductory Letter
Chapter 5: Assignment #2: Process Essay
Chapter 6: Assignment #3: Compare & Contrast Essay
Chapter 7: Assignment #4: Persuasive Essay
Chapter 8: Assignment #5: Letter for Social Change
Chapter 9: Assignment #6: Book Review
Chapter 10: Assignment #7: Arts Review
Chapter 11: Assignment #8: Personal Essay
Chapter 12: Assignment #9: Short Story Analysis
Chapter 13: Assignment #10: Analysis of a Poem
Chapter 14: Final Preparations for the Test
Appendix A: Forms to Photocopy
Spelling Practice Sheet
Editing/Revising Checksheet 1
Editing/Revising Checksheet 2
Editing/Revising Checksheet 3
Editing/Revising Checksheet 4
Appendix B: Minilesson Quick Reference
Appendix C: Additional Minilesson Supplements
Persuasive Essay General Topics
Words Instead of “Said”
List of Additional Poem Titles Arranged by Poetic Technique
Chapter 1: Starting Out
How to Use This Book
The Classroom
Chapter 2: Up and Running
The Workshop in Motion
Grading
Desk Time and Conferencing
Notebooks
Minilessons
Editing/Revising Checksheets
Chapter 3: Essay Prep
What is an Essay?
Topics for Writing
Chapter 4: Assignment #1: Introductory Letter
Chapter 5: Assignment #2: Process Essay
Chapter 6: Assignment #3: Compare & Contrast Essay
Chapter 7: Assignment #4: Persuasive Essay
Chapter 8: Assignment #5: Letter for Social Change
Chapter 9: Assignment #6: Book Review
Chapter 10: Assignment #7: Arts Review
Chapter 11: Assignment #8: Personal Essay
Chapter 12: Assignment #9: Short Story Analysis
Chapter 13: Assignment #10: Analysis of a Poem
Chapter 14: Final Preparations for the Test
Appendix A: Forms to Photocopy
Spelling Practice Sheet
Editing/Revising Checksheet 1
Editing/Revising Checksheet 2
Editing/Revising Checksheet 3
Editing/Revising Checksheet 4
Appendix B: Minilesson Quick Reference
Appendix C: Additional Minilesson Supplements
Persuasive Essay General Topics
Words Instead of “Said”
List of Additional Poem Titles Arranged by Poetic Technique
Total Pages
177 pages
Answer Key
N/A
Teaching Duration
N/A
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Standards
to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
CCSSCCRA.W.1
Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
CCSSCCRA.W.2
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
CCSSCCRA.W.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
CCSSCCRA.W.5
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
CCSSCCRA.W.10
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.
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