What is a mini lessons for writing

Are you ready to try using mini-lessons in your writing workshop but you're not sure how you can ever fit all the things into such a short time? Don't worry, you CAN fit it all in. So, let's talk about mini-lessons!

You can focus on a specific skill in a short time by considering what type of mini-lesson you will teach, by using mentor text to support your focus skill, and trusting that your workshop model will allow for independent time to put that skill to work!

So let's do this!

What is a mini-lesson?

A mini-lesson is a whole group lesson that focuses on a specific skill.

It should be about 5-10 minutes long…hence the name “mini.”

The skill that you teach in your mini-lesson should be something you want students to practice in their own writing. They will use what they learned in the mini-lesson to apply to their own writing.

The mini-lesson gives you the opportunity to show examples and share strategies that will motivate your students and give ide How to use Mini Lessons in Writing Workshop - Just Add Students FYXUX