Response to Becky

One thing I learned last year is that writing workshop is hard! It's the epitome of differentiation and so rewarding--but tough. I say that, and I didn't even have to use CSCOPE or any mandated method, package, etc. (I am glad CSCOPE is moving in the right direction in case I ever have to use it.)

I needed a lot of guidance and support. I found some through books and online groups. I would say that (unless you read a book on WW by Katie Wood Ray, Lucy Calkins, Ralph Fletcher, etc.) it will be very difficult to have a good grasp on it until we finish all five sessions of the workshop.

Last year when I started, I decided to be satisfied with starting slow, getting my feet wet, seeing a little bit of its power, and being resolved to do better next year. :-)

I'm not finding the blog very user-friendly. I can't respond to posts. This is the second time I've tried to respond to someone and was unable to do it. I decided to just put it in a new entry.