Melanie shares three practical strategies for maximizing classroom time. She emphasizes managing transition times to maintain student engagement and minimize downtime. In addition, she suggests creating a collection of valuable and doable activities that students can choose from, fostering independence and motivation. Finally, she suggests training students to deliver minilessons or lead small groups, which empowers them to take ownership of their learning. These practical approaches enhance instructional efficiency and create a more dynamic writing workshop.
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GO DEEPER:

• Read Beth Moore's post about teaching students the architecture of a minilesson.
• See this post from Melanie with a picture of an interactive bulletin board
• Look at these student-driven conference cards.

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