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Writing to Learn 2: Instructional Strategies for Non-Fiction Writing

What are the BENEFITS of this seminar?

Participants will walk away with:

Experience and knowledge in approximately 10 strategies
An action plan, including a calendar, for implementation of at least half the strategies
A training manual and CD with additional resources, including student samples of writing

This one-day seminar focuses on the application of various writing strategies that work across grade levels and subjects. All strategies shared are part of a framework of three main reasons to have students write: higher engagement, increased critical thinking, and the demonstration of deep subject-area understanding. Seminar participants will practice and apply approximately 7-10 strategies, including the following: think-write-pair share, ABC lists, prediction paragraphs, cubing, RAFT, and various graphic organizers for essays. This seminar is intended for teachers and instructional leaders who have experience using the writing process with students or those who have attended Writing to Learn 1: Processes and Products.

Who should attend? Teachers of grades 3 and up, in all subject areas (with ample preparation time, the seminar can be customized to include K-2 teachers). Teachers who already have basic understanding of the writing process and who use some writing in their classes but who wish to increase their expertise. Administrators, instructional coaches, and supervisors who will be responsible for teaching other educators new strategies or who will monitor implementation.

What are the LEARNING OBJECTIVES of this seminar:

• Participants learn up to 10 strategies they can use immediately in any content area
• Participants experience the strategies, debrief them, and plan for immediate application

Contact us today to book this seminar in your area.