Writing Instruction
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Together, we can tailor professional learning experiences to meet the goals and needs of the educators in your school or district. We can explore the instructional strategies on this page through any of the following learning contexts:
Collaborative Planning and Co-Teaching
Demonstration Lessons in Classrooms
Full or Half-Day Workshops
Virtual Visits
Fifty Nifty Picture Books: Tools and Techniques for Teaching Writers Using Mentor Texts
When your students read with a writer’s eye, they are able to present their thoughts in more interesting and effective ways. Discover classroom-tested techniques for using mentor texts to elevate your students’ writing. Equipped with a bibliography of mentor texts and practical strategies, you’ll leave this session ready to help your students read, think, and write!
Genre Savvy: Teaching Narrative, Informational, and Opinion Writing
Learn how to boost ALL students’ writing skills by providing varied writing experiences. This session introduces a research-based, four-step method to teaching genres that ensures whether students are crafting a narrative, presenting information, or sharing an opinion, they will do it in their own unique way.
Nurturing Young Writers: Research-Based Strategies for Success
In this engaging session you’ll learn about the research-backed conditions that foster effective writing instruction for young learners. Delve into proven methods such as shared and interactive writing, integrating mentor texts, and implementing a structured writing workshop. Discover how to create an environment where all young writers can thrive. Walk away with practical, ready-to-use strategies to enhance your classroom writing instruction immediately!
