Let’s face it—Writer’s Workshop needs rescuing. It’s either bedecked and bedazzled by cutesy extras or done in a lockstep manner that hinders young writers’ natural processes. Teachers are thirsty for guidance, and in this book, Patty McGee delivers a streamlined new vision. Each chapter brings us back to the heart of the writing workshop while elevating practice with current writing research. Topics include:

• Simple, low-cost moves to build an environment where writers grow

• Tips for pruning that help teachers know what to trim and what to preserve

• Strategies for building time for writing and writer-centered feedback

• A toolbox of strategies to support writers of all stripes