What's inside the writing workshop notebook
- Idea Bank
- Story Planner
- Draft Page
- Writing Conference
- Revision Checklist
- Published Pieces
- Notes
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All 11 pages of the US Letter version, exactly as they print. Tap a page to see it larger.
- 1. Cover
- 2. This Notebook Belongs To
- 3. Contents
- 4. Idea Bank
- 5. Story Planner
- 6. Draft Page
- 7. Writing Conference
- 8. Revision Checklist
- 9. Published Pieces
- 10. Notes
- 11. Thank you page
Who this writing workshop notebook is for
This notebook is for students in a writer's workshop classroom and young writers working through the full writing process. It suits upper elementary and middle school students, homeschool writers and teachers running workshops. Moving from ideas to planning, drafting, conferencing, revising and publishing teaches children how real writers work and builds pride in finished pieces. It also helps teachers see each student's growth over the year, since every draft and revision is kept together. It works for any genre, from personal narratives to persuasive essays.
How to use your writing workshop notebook
Collect ideas, plan pieces, write drafts, record conference notes, revise and list published work. Encourage students to keep all drafts, celebrate published pieces with a class reading and revisit old ideas pages when inspiration runs low. Set a short writing goal for each session.
Formats included
A4 PDF
For printing in most of the world (210 × 297 mm).
US Letter PDF
For printing in the US and Canada (8.5 × 11 in).
Digital PDF
Hyperlinked tabs for tablets and PDF annotation apps.
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Free downloadWriting Workshop Notebook questions
Does it follow the writing process?
Yes. Other pages in the 11-page writing workshop notebook include "Idea Bank", "Story Planner" and "Draft Page", so related notes stay together. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet.
Is there a conference notes page?
Yes. Look for the "Writing Conference" and "Notes" pages in the 11-page writing workshop notebook. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet.
Can students list published pieces?
Yes. Look for the "Published Pieces" page in the 11-page writing workshop notebook. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later.
Is the Writing Workshop Notebook really free?
Yes, the Writing Workshop Notebook is completely free for personal use. Download the 11-page PDF without an account or email address, print it at home as often as you like and share the page link with friends. Matching bundles on our Etsy shop are optional and paid; this single planner stays free.
What size is the Writing Workshop Notebook?
The Writing Workshop Notebook comes in A4 (210 x 297 mm) and US Letter (8.5 x 11 inches), plus a hyperlinked digital PDF for tablets. Choose the file that matches the paper in your printer and print at Actual size or 100%, so nothing is cut off. Both paper sizes have the same 11 pages.
