In the Writing portion of the workshop, students function as authors. They move through the complete writing cycle—generating ideas, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing—while exploring various genres such as narrative, information, and argument. In the Reading portion, students are immersed in "book-rich" environments where they practice specific comprehension strategies through independent reading and "book talks." The core of this course is the Mini-Lesson, followed by large blocks of independent work time where the teacher provides individualized coaching through one-on-one conferences. By the end of the course, students will have developed a portfolio of original work and a deep repertoire of strategies for navigating complex texts.
- Teacher: Yakout ELBECHIR