Writing+Workshop

= __**Workshop Model**__ = The Writing and Reading Workshop includes the following elements: = =
 * **Conncection** - Connecting the teaching point to a past strategy.
 * **Mini-Lesson** - Teach a strategy lesson that lasts about 15 minutes.
 * **Active Engagement** - Students practice the strategy with a partner.
 * **Practicing and Conferencing** - Students write/read and teacher conferences with individuals or small groups.
 * **Mid Workshop Teaching Point** - Teach or demonstrate a strategy that the teacher notices students needing or that will enhance what the teacher has observed.
 * **Sharing** - Share a student's work or experience that occurred during workshop that supports the teaching point.
 * **Link** - Link the strategy to writing/reading beyond today's lesson.