Genres

writers workshop letter writing diaries and journals Genres

Letter Writing, Diaries, & Journals

Grade: All

Understanding different genres is an important skill for a student and this one specifically can be tied to your Writers Workshop routine throughout the year. … More Details


fairy tales writers workshop Genres

Fairy Tales, Folktales, & Legends

Grade: All

This is one of the most widely used genres. Is easily accessed by any level reader. Most of our world’s fairy tales, folktales, … More Details


poetry for writers workshop Genres

Poetry

Grade: All

In creating units for reading and writing, all too often poetry is overlooked. This genre is wonderful for engaging those out of the box … More Details


writers workshop biographies Genres

Biographies

Grade: All

Biographies are books that discuss a person’s intimate life details. This type of writing accentuates how each person has important aspects that have contributed … More Details


short stories for writers workshop Genres

Short Stories

Grade: All

The Short Stories genre is perfect for a whole group guided reading lesson.  Students are able to access higher order thinking skills through a manageable … More Details


get writers workshop updates
follow writers workshop on twitter

Looking for resources on Readers Workshop? Explore our sister site: My Readers Workshop