DiscoverBeyond the Paragraph: Teaching Writing in Middle School with StructureFixing the Flaws in the Writing Workshop Model Ep. 4
Fixing the Flaws in the Writing Workshop Model Ep. 4

Fixing the Flaws in the Writing Workshop Model Ep. 4

Update: 2025-06-10
Share

Description

Many teachers are abandoning writing workshop… but not because it failed. It’s because the structure was missing.

In this episode of Beyond the Paragraph, I’m sharing how you can reclaim the power of workshop with simple, transformative shifts that bring clarity, consistency, and calm to your writing block.

Whether you’re a former fan of Calkins-style instruction or just tired of chaotic, unproductive workshop time, this episode will help you:

  • Identify why traditional workshop often falls apart
  • Discover how structure with explicit instruction makes all the difference
  • Reignite your love for writing time

Let’s bring back the workshop we actually wanted...the one where students truly have ownership, skills are clear, and everyone knows the plan.

Thoughts? Questions? Send me a text message!

➡️ Learn more about the FULL Structured Writing training PD

📆 Grab my yearlong writing planner for free (it includes my eBook!)

🎥 Watch the teaching strategies in action on YouTube

📝 Read the latest blog posts for writing tips & ideas

HAVE A QUESTION? Email me at robin@structuredwritingteacher.com

Comments 
In Channel
00:00
00:00
x

0.5x

0.8x

1.0x

1.25x

1.5x

2.0x

3.0x

Sleep Timer

Off

End of Episode

5 Minutes

10 Minutes

15 Minutes

30 Minutes

45 Minutes

60 Minutes

120 Minutes

Fixing the Flaws in the Writing Workshop Model Ep. 4

Fixing the Flaws in the Writing Workshop Model Ep. 4

Robin Mellom