Disregarding the false notion that writing instruction in the primary grades needs to be mostly teacher directed, Jennifer Jacobson shows teachers how to develop a primary writer's workshop that helps nurture independent, engaged writers. No More "I'm Done!" demonstrates how to create a more productive, engaging, and rewarding writer's workshop. Jennifer guides teachers from creating a supportive classroom environment through establishing effective routines; shows teachers how to set up a writer's workshop; and provides an entire year of developmentally appropriate mini-lessons that build confidence and, ultimately, independence.
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Disregarding the false notion that writing instruction in the primary grades needs to be mostly teacher directed, Jennifer Jacobson shows teachers how to develop a primary writer's workshop that helps nurture independent, engaged writers. No More "I'm Done!" demonstrates how to create a more productive, engaging, and rewarding writer's workshop. Jennifer guides teachers from creating a supportive classroom environment through establishing effective routines; shows teachers how to set up a writer's workshop; and provides an entire year of developmentally appropriate mini-lessons that build confidence and, ultimately, independence.
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fabulous & practical -- You CAN run a writer's workshop for primary students!
June 7, 2010
By Teacher-TX
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
From getting rid of those dreaded words ("I'm done!") to "Quiet Ten" to an outline of minilessons for the entire year, Jennifer Jacobson's guidance is so practical. If you have doubted you could run a writer's workshop in your classroom, get this book. Let _No More "I'm Done!"_ do for your writing workshop what _Daily 5_ did for your reading workshop.
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I feel strongly that the word needs to get out about this book because it deserves more notice than it seems to be getting. The previous reviewer who likened it to the Daily 5-for-writing book was spot on. They are similar in that they both provide a framework to help you successfully manage reading/writing workshop.
The management tips are what really set this book apart from the other books. Sometimes it's the little things that can make all the difference. The book is full of those "little things" like the Quiet 10, a structure for conducting an efficient conference, what to do if kids come up to talk to you in the middle of a conference, what to do with all those "sloppy copies" at the end of the month, easy ways for kids to edit their work (spider legs and surgery!)... all this AND tons of mini-lessons to get you started.
You can use the ideas in this book whether you use Lucy Calkins, 6-traits, or have no writing program at all. I can't wait to get started on the school year so I can start writers workshop. It's been a long time since I've felt this way about writing!
The management tips are what really set this book apart from the other books. Sometimes it's the little things that can make all the difference. The book is full of those "little things" like the Quiet 10, a structure for conducting an efficient conference, what to do if kids come up to talk to you in the middle of a conference, what to do with all those "sloppy copies" at the end of the month, easy ways for kids to edit their work (spider legs and surgery!)... all this AND tons of mini-lessons to get you started.
You can use the ideas in this book whether you use Lucy Calkins, 6-traits, or have no writing program at all. I can't wait to get started on the school year so I can start writers workshop. It's been a long time since I've felt this way about writing!
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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I am a former 4th and 5th grade teacher who is moving to 1st grade this year. I picked up this book after reading its fabulous reviews. I can't say enough about how essential this book is for all elementary teachers. It is practical and provides so many excellent ideas on how to run writer's workshop. If I move to upper elementary again I would use most of the ideas Jacobson suggests in this book to encourage independent writers. A quick-read and a well written, you won't be able to put this book down. It will have stickies from cover to cover. Enjoy!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Useful
I teach 1st grade and I find her workshop type approach very interesting and informative. i will definitely be using some of her techniques.
Published 1 month ago by Mariah Kolb
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bought for classroom
haven't gotten to use much but I like what I see. This will be something I look into more over the summer to find out how to incorporate it better.
Published 3 months ago by Elizabeth Wineland
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best writing workshop book ever!
This is a great book! It has lots of great ideas for making your students independent writers. The book also has a year's worth of mini-lessons to foster young writers. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Book Lover
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must read!
A great book for tips and understanding around fostering the love of writing from an early age. Thanks Jennifer - great book!
Published 3 months ago by Jen
5.0 out of 5 stars
No More I', Done! Fostering Independence in the Primary Grades
Great book with usable,practical suggestions on how to improve student writing.Easy to read. I've used several strategies. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Sharon S. Martin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conversational tone and lots of excellent tips!
This is a five star book because it is not asking teachers to totally change what they are doing during writers' workshop, but rather providing a student friendly perspective and... Read more
Published 5 months ago by First Grade Teacher in Alaska
5.0 out of 5 stars
Attention Teachers
This is a great resource for teaching writing and setting up Writing Workshop in the elementary grades and a pleasure to read!
Published 5 months ago by Glenda Avina
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great resource!
My second grade students love writing because of this book! It is helping with a structured approach to creative writing.
Published 5 months ago by Daniellle
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent resource!
Excellent for writers' workshop. My 2nd grade team loved the well thought out lessons and extensions to teach every skill. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Don Boardman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must Read for All K-2 Teachers!
This book is an absolute must read for beginning and veteran teachers in grades K-2. Jacobson focuses on the management aspect of a writer's workshop as well as provides excellent... Read more
Published 18 months ago by SB68757
