How to Writing Unit for Writer’s Workshop

Take your students through the writer’s workshop process of brainstorming, writing, editing/revising and publishing their very own how-to booklets!

In this unit:

– How I use this unit in my classroom

– What is how to writing? Anchor chart

– Brainstorm: What can we teach others to do? Anchor chart and brainstorming sheets

– Many paper options for differentiation

– Start writing in small steps: students zoom in on small things to teach one another

– How to essays need transition words: anchor charts and printable practice pages

– Illustrations and labels add more details

– Stretch it out and add more to your writing

– Editing & Revising Sheets

– Publishing our how-to essays – publishing paper

– Rubric for grading

– 5 different how-to prompts for more practice

Enjoy!

Susan Jones