There are several types of conferences. A few of them are explained here.

1. Types of Writing Conferring
Conference Examples
Type of
Conference
Explanation Resource
Check in
Conference
Thisis whenyougo
aroundand check the
same skill witheach
studenttosee how
theyare progressing.
You shouldbe able to
getto the whole class
duringwritingtime.
Compliment
Conference
Here you shouldbe
able to getto most of
the class if notthe
whole classduring
writingtime.
Small Group
Conference
Thisis similartoskill
groupor re-teachingin
small groups.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7v3JbqnCwCM
Research / Formal
Conference
3-7 minuteseach
conference –3-5
students duringwriting
time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=va0XD62EBhA
Coaching
Conference
3-7 mineach
conference –3-5
duringwritingtime.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHnwLXdte4M
Student
Conference
3-7 mineach
conference.Students
workin pairs.
http://readingandwritingproject.org/resources/units-
of-study-implementation/units-of-study-classroom-
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