In writing workshop, the minilesson allows teachers to connect a lesson--often one that is mandated by a set of standards, a district curriculum, or a grade-level unit plan--to the specific objectives you have, as well as to the cultural knowledge and experiences of your students. Lisa Eickholdt and Patricia Vitale-Reilly explain the four-part structure of minilessons and share methodologies and tools, including charts, visuals, and materials that...