Writer’s Workshop learning experiences allow young learners to apply their literacy knowledge while making books. Children write stories  using the writing strategies and skills they are taught during Writer’s Workshop mini lessons. Children are encouraged to imagine themselves as authors. They are supported through the planning and editing phases and then finally the publishing stage where they transfer the book into a digital format using their devices. These books are completely lead by the student. The topics and genres are chosen by the individual student, as well as the writing techniques and skills they choose to apply. The children will engage in one on one writing conferences where their teacher  who offers advice, and suggestions, nudges them in new directions with their writing. Spelling errors may be evident during these early stages, but as the children become familiar with the process of editing their text, errors will be less common.

This book titled, Baby Bird was written, illustrated, edited and published by Isla (2EF).

Have a look at her hand crafted draft followed by her digitally created published piece.