Workshops
Writing Instruction for Grades K-8:
Process-based Practices That Work
When it comes to writing, students are naturally concerned with the product —the story, report, paper, or homework assignment to be evaluated. But in getting to a proficient final draft, there’s no bypassing the cognitive strategies still under development, such as thinking, planning, drafting, revising, and proofreading. This workshop shows teachers how to make the writing process more tangible, easeful, and effective for their students. In particular, participants will learn how to improve quality by embedding skills instruction in meaningful contexts and by helping students discover which strategies work best for them.
In order to understand how instruction affects process, participants will work with short pieces they compose themselves, focusing on the authority of the writer to communicate meaning.
The main topics include:
- Translating what we know from research into best practices
- Understanding different approaches to the writing process
- Working with voice, description, detail, and vocabulary
- Teaching and managing peer review & response
- Creating meaningful, student-friendly rubrics and other assessment tools
- Publishing student writing for varied and authentic audiences
- Raising expectations and results for all students
This presentation is offered in a half-day or full-day format. There is no participant limit.
Please email or call for pricing, scheduling, and more information.
