How to Teach Reluctant Writers

Sponsored by

The Salem State Collaborative

Location: Lynnfield High School, 275 Essex Street, Lynnfield, MA 01940

Presenter: Liz Lund and Helena Meyer, Lynnfield Public Schools

Audience: Grade 2-6 Classroom Teachers

PDP’s: 10 Hours

Dates: Thursdays, February 28, March 6, 13, 20

Time: 3:30 – 6 PM

Fee: $45 for Member Districts $175 for non-Member Districts

Description:

We have identified six important strategies that will meet the needs of reluctant writers.

Workshop participants will obtain:

• A fresh approach to identifying reluctant writers
• Materials, methods, and activities that can be used immediately to improve student performance
• A bibliography of books and websites
• Lesson plans for classroom writing programs

Session I Strategy #1 (Having an Audience) & Strategy #2 (Using Technology)

Session II Strategy #3 (Writing About Personal Interests) & Strategy #4 (Writing with Peers)

Session III Strategy #5 (Breaking Writing Down Into Smaller Parts) &

Strategy #6 (Incorporating Art & Music Into Writing)

Session IV Strategies for Parents and Sharing Experiences

Please register at our website www.salemcollaborative.org, or email the following information to Jim Kearns at registration@salemcollaborative.org. If you have registration questions, please either email (preferred) or call Jim at 781-771-4860.

Make checks or Purchase Orders payable to CPMSIE and Bring to the First Session

DEADLINE to sign up for How to Teach Reluctant Readers is January 12^th.

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