Reommended Materials for Each Participant:
Kid Writing: A Systematic Approach to Phonics, Journals, and Writing Workshop by Eileen Feldgus and Isabell Cardonick
Wright Group 1-800-523-2371 $33.75 plus Shipping and Handling
White-Board and Dry Erase Markers
Kid Writing
Proposed Professional Development Series on Emergent Writing PreKindergarten - Grade 2
Also recommended: Training of classroom assistants and volunteers
Coaching- Visits to classrooms with feedback, coaching, and demonstration
Assistance in initial implementation of Writing Workshop
Eileen G Feldgus, Ed.D.
(H) 609-361-0580
eileenfeldgus@aol.com
Day One
Writing Workshop as a Component of a
Balanced Early Literacy Program
Overview of Writing Workshop for Beginning Writers
Getting Started on the First Day of School
Introduction to Writing Workshop Mini-lesson
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Day Two
Review of Steps in Writing Workshop
Questions/Challenges
Focus on Mini-lesson
How Mini-lessons Change Pre-K to 2
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Day Three
Classroom Demonstrations on
Writing Workshop / Mini-lesson
Classroom Demonstrations on
Interactive Writing
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Day Five
Training of Administrators-
Overview of Writing Workshop for Emergent Writers
Classroom Walk-throughs related to Emergent Writing
(What to look for when visiting a classroom...)
Day Four
Linking Assessment to Planning for Instruction
Using Word Walls Effectively to Support Writing Workshop
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