Effective Strategies to Improve Student Writing Grades 4-12
| This online course for teachers provides educators in grades 4-12 with strategies that are sure to improve students’ writing skills. Teachers will be provided with effective ways to teach students how to write successful narrative essays, persuasive essays, and informative essays. The course also focuses on teaching students a step-by-step process for writing research reports, including note-taking and outlining skills. Technology is another area of focus addressing digital research, information literacy, digital storytelling, and iPad writing apps. Teachers will also learn ways to help struggling writers as well as motivate reluctant writers. Strategies for using literature as an inspiration for writing will be shared as well as using the six traits to expand and improve writing. Tips for teaching writing to English language learners will be shared in order to expand the skills of this special population. Writer’s workshop is introduced within the context of the writing process. A variety of assessment options are explored and shared. Finally, ideas for using writing across the curriculum and presented and explored. |
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Professional Development Institute
Lindsey Maranto
949-263-4931
lindsey@webteaching.com
Event Details
| Target Group | 3 - 5, 6 - 8, 9 - 12 |
|---|---|
| Delivery Method | Online |
| Available PL Durations(s) | 50 hrs |
| Renewal Units/Credit | 50 PDUs |
| Cost | $149 course only |