Description
: This is a 30 -hour study. Participants will responsively read and interact while growing knowledge to better apply the various contexts associated with integrating mentor texts into classroom writing instruction. This book study is most specific to ELA, cross-curricular, general education and intervention teachers, grades 6-12.
This mentor text book study is comprised of three 10 hour modules. Module 1 will focus upon mindfulness in sourcing and digitally curating mentor text collections to support classroom writing instruction. Module 2 will center upon
mentor texts as models of craft, and student planning with writing.
Module 3 will emphasize mentor text use within publication phases and mentor texts in growing independent student writers. Throughout this book study, participants will contribute to and respond to readings within discussion forums; exchange instructional ideas relevant to teaching writing and pedagogical practice; join conversational exchanges through Twitter Chats, Google Hangouts, and/or face to face opportunities.
Target Audience:
ELA, cross-curricular, general education and intervention teachers, grades 6-12.
Dates: September 24
th – November 14
th
Facilitator: Lori Bolone, Literacy Consultant, ESC Lake Erie West
Cost: $50 for member districts, $80 for nonmember districts
Location: Online! Once registration is received, participants will receive a link to the online classroom.
