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On the Record: Implementation Training

Support students as they build higher-order thinking, reading, research, and writing skills while empowering them to find their voices and write about their personal experiences with On the Record . Designed in partnership with Erin Gruwell, who created the Freedom Writers Foundation to inspire students to realize their roles as vital members of their communities, On the Record includes resources to support close-reading, writing, vocabulary, and discussion skills. In this session we’ll explore how to incorporate its materials and instructional strategies into your core ELA curriculum. Learning outcomes: • Understand the purpose of each component of On the Record • Use On the Record resources to plan and teach ELA lessons • Craft a plan to incorporate On the Record as part of literacy instruction

Recommended for: Grades 5–8 middle school teachers and instructional coaches Time: Three hours Item #s: In-Person: 640268 Virtual: 743468 Participants: Up to 30 Requires the purchase of On the Record

Traits Writing Implementation Training

Explore the components of Ruth Culham’s Traits Writing , which peels back the curtain on the techniques that great writers use to educate and enthrall their audiences. With this program’s classroom-tested scoring guides for each trait of the writing process, educators can assess students’ work to make instructional decisions and provide feedback that empowers students to become great writers of their own. We’ll work through that process and also delve into the day-to-day planning and preparation that ensures a successful implementation of the program. Learning outcomes: • Understand the core research behind Traits Writing • Explore the traits model and why it’s so effective • Examine the print and digital components of Traits Writing for teachers and students

Recommended for: K–8 teachers Time: Three hours Item #s: In-Person: 824458 Virtual: 743469 Participants: Up to 30 Requires the purchase of Traits Writing

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