Writer's Workshop: drafting step

In the drafting step students will put their ideas into written form. The main focus in this step is content … NOT grammar mechanics and spelling.

1. 5 Step Student Handout (PDF - you need Adobe Acrobat Reader)
   (NOTE: this is the same handout recommended earlier for download and duplication for distribution.) This is a one page handout for students to keep as easy reference for the five steps they should follow for the Writer's Workshop.
2. Drafting Poster (PDF - you need Adobe Acrobat Reader)
   This poster should be visibly displayed in the classroom for quick reference.

For additional suggestions on the drafting step visit:

The Writing Process: Drafting

includes ideas on drafting as well as a quick time movie clip

Now visit the explanation for the third step: Revising