*This item has been revised to include all of my forms, not in the original listing.* Well-worth the money for a ready-to-go unit, including literature lists (13 total pages). In this five-week writing workshop unit, students are introduced to fantasy writing through the use of mentor books. Teacher modeling and peer sharing are also key components of this genre study. This unit is designed to last four to five weeks and culminates with hardcover books. While daily outlines have been given, students will progress through this unit at slightly different paces. Some students will finish stages early and work on backup writing while waiting for the next step in the unit whereas other students will need extra assistance to proceed in a timely manner.

In my classroom, writing workshop takes place Monday-Thursday for one hour each day. This hour begins with a minilesson, lasting approximately fifteen-twenty minutes. Then, students are given time to write independently or conference with a teacher or peer. Finally, the hour ends with ten minutes of whole class sharing. Finally, at this point in the year, students have worked extensively on the follow craft lessons: developing characters, slowing down main events, incorporating action, using sensory descriptions, writing meaningful dialogue, and using powerful words.