The Structured Writer’s Workshop
A proven writing system for grades 4–8
Created by Robin Mellom, a middle school teacher and children’s book author published by Disney-Hyperion, HarperCollins, and Houghton Mifflin.
The Structured Writer's Workshop® gives teachers the tools to teach dynamic lessons that transfer across all modes of writing.
What teachers notice when writing is structured
“The unicorn
of writing.”
A middle school teacher, describing The Structured Writer’s Workshop®
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Motivation comes first
Structured writing starts where most programs don’t: with students who want to write.
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Six skills, every mode
Students learn six core writing skills that work across every mode of writing.
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Confidence builds stamina
As skills click, students write longer and stay with it.
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Essays stop feeling daunting
Students finally understand how writing works, so the big assignments feel doable.
Transform Your Writing Block
When you structure your writing lessons, everything changes.
How the Structured Writing Block Works
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01
Daily Warm-Ups
Build sentence-level skills, stamina, and confidence.
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Skills-Focused Workshops
One powerful writing skill to practice at a time.
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03
Grammar Practice
Grammar applied where it matters most: in students’ own writing.
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04
C.E.R. Practice
Strong claims, evidence, and reasoning across subjects.
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05
Essay Writing
Brings it all together with clear, step-by-step instruction.
Motivation is built in, and explicit instruction is at the heart of this program.
