Mini-lessons are a key component of any Writers' Workshop. The purpose of a mini-lesson is to give students the information they need to become more effective writers. The topics of mini-lessons can be determined by teacher observation of student need, curriculum guidelines, or by student request. Mini-lessons are brief (5-10 minute) lessons given to teach a specific skill or strategy, or to give information. The focus of mini-lessons may be on workshop procedures, author's craft, or writing skills and strategies as listed below:
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Different genres and kinds of writing |
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