Writing Workshop Mini Lesson Plan
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Create a writing workshop mini lesson for Grade [grade] on [writing skill].

Details:
- Skill: [specific skill]
- Genre: [narrative/informational/opinion]
- Time: [8-10 minutes]

MINI LESSON STRUCTURE

CONNECTION (1-2 min)
"Writers, yesterday we learned [previous skill].
Today I want to teach you [new skill]."

TEACH (3-4 min)
- Mentor text: [title]
- Think aloud: [teacher script]
- Demonstration with own writing
- Name the strategy clearly

ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT (2-3 min)
- Students try strategy with partner
- Use sentence frame: [provide]
- Quick share: [2-3 students]

LINK (1 min)
"From now on as writers you can [strategy].
Today and every day add this to your writing."

INDEPENDENT WRITING TIME
- Duration: [minutes]
- Conferencing focus: [skill]
- What to look for: [evidence]

SHARE (5 min)
- Author chair format
- Peer compliment structure
- Connect back to mini lesson

ANCHOR CHART
[Describe what to add to chart]

DIFFERENTIATION
- Struggling: sentence frames, drawing first
- On level: standard
- Advanced: add craft element

Source: https://promptzyo.com/prompt/writing-workshop-mini-lesson-plan