the writing conference empowering students for writing success
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The Writing ConferenceThe Writing Conference
Empowering Students Empowering Students
for Writing Successfor Writing Success
The Writers WorkshopThe Writers Workshop
• Whole group instruction-10-15 min. – The teacher does direct instruction on a mini
lesson/ a focus lesson based on need.
• Writing Time- 50 min. – Students are writing or rewriting. – The teacher conducts writing conferences.
• Sharing- 10-15 min.– Students share what they have written.
Purpose of the ConferencePurpose of the Conference
• To help improve students’ writing skills
• To focus on the critical areas that need attention
• To engage in an informal conversation of the student’s writing
• To empower students to make changes
Format of the ConferenceFormat of the Conference
• The student comes to the conference with his/her paper. They come prepared with questions.
• The teacher has a list of focused questions to ask about the paper.
• The student leaves with answers and changes to make to their paper.
• It could be an individual or small group conference.
• The conference can begin with the student reading portions of their paper aloud.
The Role of the TeacherThe Role of the Teacher
• The teacher is a coach to the student writer.
• The teacher acts as a facilitator.
• The teacher asks questions.
The Role of the StudentThe Role of the Student
• The student brings a product for review.
• The student seeks answers to question they have.
• The student revisits the paper for corrections, additions, or deletions.
The Tone of the ConferenceThe Tone of the Conference
• The teacher should set the tone of the conference. It should be a positive, friendly, cooperative exchange between the teacher and the student writer
Time Frame Time Frame
• The conference should last no more than 5-10 minutes.
• Everyone must come prepared for the conference.
QuestionsQuestions
• The teacher and student will come with questions they need answered about the paper.
Keeping Track Keeping Track
• It is important for the teacher to keep track of the conferences they have with students and the outcome of those conferences.
Instructional ImplicationsInstructional Implications
• The questions/answers and suggestions from the writing conference can provide teachers with data on what to reteach.
RewritingRewriting
• Once students have received a score on their paper, they should be given the opportunity to rewrite the paper. This is part of the writing process.
Writing Conference Simulation Writing Conference Simulation
• You will pair with another person.
• One of you will take on the role of the teacher, and the other will take on the role of the student writer.
• You will be given a list of questions to ask the student.
The End The End