It is a fun practice process that brings students into writing with ease, creativity and a great deal of enthusiasm.  It is not a substitute for writing instruction, nor is it simply more “homework”; it is a way to “hook” students into writing meaningfully. Students receive a new writing prompt and supporting graphic organizers, revision ideas, and editing checklists for each weekly packet on Monday.  Teachers provide a mini-lesson each day that guides that night’s step in the writing process—

    Monday-prewriting with a graphic organizer
    Tuesday- drafting
    Wednesday- revision with a weekly focus
    Thursday- editing
    Friday -publishing and sharing

We have had great success with the project this year. Teachers from four Northern California districts have contributed their lessons to make it a truly teacher designed program. Your involvement with professional development services from  knoxeducation.com and strategic schooling gives you access*. All we ask is that you consider contributing lesson ideas to make Night Writing constantly new and fresh for all teachers.