Teaching the 2nd R without “ARGH”
Transforming your Writing Instruction to Inspire Reluctant Writers
November 16, 2024 | 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM EST
**REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 14, 2024**
Training Designed For K-12 Educators
TOTAL IN-SERVICE POINTS = 6.5 (5.5 General + 1 ESE)
Printable Training Description (pdf)
Questions? Please contact us at support@connectedclass.com.
Description:
Ahoy, teachers! Do you ever feel like getting students to write is as tough as steering a ship under pirate attack? This session is here to help guide reluctant writers through the seas of writing. The “r’s” – Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic- have long been touted as the core elements of education. We’ll focus on the second “R” – writing – and explore strategies to make it a smooth part of your classroom, so you won’t be groaning “argh” after every lesson. Join us!
Learning Intentions:
- Investigate different approaches to writing instruction.
- Create a growth mindset writing environment for students.
- Explore practices that motivate students to overcome their writing reluctance.
- Discuss ways to provide feedback without discouragement.
- Develop engagement over passivity within students during the writing lesson.
Benefits:
- Eligible teachers may receive$25.00 an hour for attendance plus in-service points.
- Additional certification points, including ESE points, can be earned through a follow-up assignment.
- Ongoing support for implementation through ConnectedClass.com is available for site-licensed schools.
Who should attend?
- Any teacher looking to improve students’ writing skills and attitudes toward writing
- Any teacher who wants to increase student engagement in writing and need a mechanism to do so
- Any administrator who wants improvement in the writing done by students