Writer’s Workshop & Word Study In addition to genre study, other anchor charts may be developed to support young writers in author studies, evaluate mentor texts and craft study as well as word study.  Anchor charts like the one above serve as spelling references to members of the class. This anchor establishes clear expectation for student journals. Anchor charts provide clear expectations and are often supported with examples that are relevant to students. Anchor charts can remind students what they are capable of doing on their own! Classroom procedures lend themselves to anchor charts. Rather than repeating directions, student are referenced to the anchor. Back to Anchors charts Home Page Back to Literacy Coach Home Page Anchor charts like this can support our youngest writers as they begin to associate letters and sounds. Many teachers use interactive writing to involve children in creating important anchor charts. Anchors like this one can establish clear expectations for writers.