WritingEssentials
 

Writing Essentials, 1 - 8

July 9 - 13, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

PWP 599-32

Location: Bucks County IU

Coordinators: Chris Kehan and Angela Watters

This course addresses the rationale and management system for the writing workshop approach to writing instruction. Participants will reflect upon best practices they used to manage the key components of community, time, choice, space, and response. They will examine the methods they used to enhance community building and the structure of the organization for their writing workshop. Teachers will deepen their understanding of the domains and the importance of a writerly life. Participants will identify the benefits of using a writer’s notebook and develop writing lessons from grade-appropriate children’s literature. They will develop a timeline for yearly writing cycles and learn how to create home and school writing connections. “This course will change the way you teach writing. You and your students will grow together as writers. This is a great opportunity to help your students love writing!”

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