II.++What+is+Writer's+Workshop?

**Status of the Class** (2-5 minutes). A quick way of finding out what eachstudent is working on. **Writing Time** (20-45 minutes or more!). They write. You can write and/orconference with individual students or small groups. **Sharing** (5-15 minutes). Writers read what they have written and seek feedback from their audience. You can share your writing, too. ||
 * < **What is Writer’s Workshop?** ||
 * < **Mini-Lesson** (5-15 minutes1). A short lesson focused on a single topic that students need help with. You don’t need to give a mini-lesson eachday; 2-3 times a week is usually just fine.