Writing Workshop Stations: Literature-Based Essays
Literature-Based Essay Writing Workshop Stations
Overview:
To facilitate the peer feedback process, especially for writers who might be overwhelmed by the expectations of a traditional writing workshop model, a station method works well. Students can trade papers (physically or electronically) and move from table to table with directions at each for what to accomplish at each station. They can be responsible for looking at just one paper per station or more if you wish. If students do not have laptops or printed copies, you can simply time each round and give each group a new set of directions every 15 minutes or so. Gauge how long to give them during each round based on your knowledge of your own student population. Have a visible timer or make announcements, so they can pace themselves at each station.
The Word documents below provide directions for suggested stations for a literature-based essay. Depending on the specifics of the assignment, teachers may pick and choose and adjust to ensure students focus feedback on what will lead to the most productive feedback. These can be placed at each station after teachers explain the expectations, so students can review them as necessary.
Stations and Directions:
Introduction and Thesis Station Directions
Quotation and Citation Station Directions
Analysis Station Directions
Conclusion Station Directions
Organization Station Directions
Grammar Station Directions
Read Aloud Station Directions