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Writing and Children's Literature: Creating Successful Writers with Mentor Texts, K - 8

July 30 - August 3, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

PWP513-40

Location: West Chester University's Graduate Business Center

Coordinators: Rose Cappelli and Lynne Dorfman

Welcome to the world of picture books – one thousand texts in one room, one course for you to examine and enjoy. The course facilitators share their love of children’s literature and passion for writing in a relaxed, highly motivating setting. Learn how to connect story elements and literary devices to specific activities, use scaffolds to develop students’ writing, and create strategic minilessons that link rich literature to the teaching of writing. Expand your knowledge of mentor texts for models of exemplary writing and reader-response activities designed for various purposes, audiences, and genres. Opportunities to meet Common Core Standards for reading, writing, speaking, and listening wherever applicable. “I instantly fell in love with the instructors and the whole idea of using mentor texts.  I want my classroom to be just like the ones the instructors touch every day!”-course participant

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