In 3rd grade use the Writer's Workshop model. Similar to Reader's Workshop, the teacher models a lesson for students and they try it on their own. In Writer's Workshop, students are encouraged to talk to each other to discuss the teacher's lesson and the ways in which they will be able to use the lesson's skill or strategy in their own writing. Types of Writing we will do this year include: Personal Narrative Essays Persuasive writing Realistic Fiction Writing in a Variety of Genres Nonfiction writing