Writers' Workshop
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Writers' Workshop |
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The Writers’ Workshop Program Writers’ Workshop is a program run through the Hoffman School Learning Resource Center to give 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students an opportunity to create an original piece of writing. Any type of original writing may be submitted such as essays, short stories, or poetry. Illustrations are optional. |
Due Dates
All participants must submit a first draft of their work by Friday,
February 3, 2006. These should be typed, if possible. The first drafts will be read
by the Reading Committee, a group made up of Mr. Walther and teachers
from each grade level. A few recommendations will be made before they are
returned to the writers on Friday, February 17. Then parents will have the
opportunity to review the writing with their children and help them make
necessary changes before the second draft is submitted to the Learning Center.
Parents will be asked to sign forms indicating that they have read their
child’s entry and have helped them with spelling, punctuation, and
grammar.
Second drafts must be submitted to the Learning Center by Friday, March
3. Second drafts will be accepted only if accompanied by a form signed by a parent.
These drafts will be read thoroughly by a teacher on the Reading
Committee. Recommendations will be made so that students can prepare their
final copy. The second drafts will be returned to the students on Friday, March
17.
When the drafts are returned, the writers should look over the recommendations
made by the Reading Committee, check the spelling and punctuation very carefully
one more time, and prepare the final copy.
Final copies must be submitted to the Learning Resource Center by Friday,
April 7, 2006. Again, final copies should be typed, if possible. Remember, it is
important to have an entry that is well written and handsomely presented. Each
entry must have a cover.
Completed works will be read and assessed on the basis of originality, quality
of writing, and overall look of the finished product. All participants who
turn in a finished product will receive a certificate of participation.
For a copy of the permission slip, please click here.
