IV.++Getting+Yourself+Ready

Launching Writers’ Workshop in Your Classroom Getting Yourself Ready

• Decide how you will record conferences and make appropriate paperwork. (examples)

• Introduce parents to your writing program through newsletters, parent night, etc.

• Establish “writing territories” (place where children write independently)

• Decide on writing environment (lights dim, soft music)

• Decide on transition procedures (song to go to the carpet, etc)

• Plans for 1st week