Writing Workshop Folders

I teach a modified version of Lucy Calkins' Writing Workshop.  I love it.  Although I supplement the program, it really turns my 1st graders into confident writers.  I think my enthusiasm about writing helps get them motivated.  I taught a professional development on Writing Workshop, as well as did my Master's Thesis on Writing Workshop in the classroom.  Feel free to email me with any questions about the workshop (meganwheeler44@yahoo.com).

I am posting to show you the writing folders that I make for my students.  I have used both folders and binders over the past 8 years, but much prefer the folders, as they are simple and easy for kids to use.  I periodically take the kids' folders home, and folders are much easier to take than binders.  Also, at the end of each unit, I can quickly remove all writing pieces.  I buy bright folders of the same color so they are easy for the kids to spot in their desks.  I label the front pocket with "still working" and the back pocket with "finished." I spend a lot of time at the start of the year teaching students about this and how to decide whether they are finished or not finished with a piece.

Inside the folder, I put several plastic sleeves.  There's an alphabet chart, word lists, and some additional resources.

Student Folders

One resource inside (all are included in my start-up kit)

Filing her work

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I hope this helps those of you struggling with teaching writing.  Writing time is my favorite time of day~!