Learn instructional tools to support deeper comprehension of text, apply analysis skills to constructed response, confidently teach narrative writing, and learn how to provide actionable feedback when assessing student work. Gain understanding of foundational writing skills to help students effectively respond to text and strengthen both writing abilities and reading comprehension skills.

Upcoming Narrative Workshops

  • July 15, Tues. - LIVE ZOOM - Canadian Teachers - Launching into Literacy - Diving into Narrative Skills (2-8)

    • 15 Jul 2025
    • 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    • Live Zoom Classroom
    • 28
    Register


    Canada Market - Build cross-curricular connections through Narrative Writing! Come join our training team where Carla Thio, our Master Trainer in Canada, will be presenting our narrative workshop in person.

    Learn skills and strategies for teaching effective narrative writing whether you teach ELA, Social Studies, Humanities or Science. We will make connections to all parts of your curriculum so you can seamlessly apply the skills your students learn to your content area topics. 

    WHO: Teachers, Grades 2-8 

    This presentation includes dynamic, interactive modeling by the presenter. All participants are encouraged to actively engage during the workshop by providing responses during the modeling segments, asking questions and interacting with others when possible. 

    WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: Instructional tools to support deeper comprehension of text, apply analysis skills to constructed response, confidently teach narrative writing, and learn how to provide actionable feedback when assessing student work. Gain understanding of foundational writing skills to help students effectively respond to text and strengthen both writing abilities and reading comprehension skills.

    HOW THE TRAINING BREAKS OUT:

    Part 1– Launching into Literacy         

    • Understanding EW’s Methodology and how it creates writing success

    • Recognizing Genre

    • Identifying Organizational Frameworks (e.g., Informational vs. Narrative)

    • Learning How to Annotate and Analyze Text

    • Finding Literary Elements for Literary Analysis

    • Identifying Text Conventions (clues) for Constructed Response

    Part 2 - Narrative Skills

    • Developing an Entertaining Beginning

    • Creating Elaborate Details

    • Building Suspense

    • Describing the Main Event

    • Developing Extended Endings

    Part 3– Putting It All Together

    • Practicing Process Writing

    • Forming Assessment Rubrics

    • Recap of Today’s Learning – Narrative Writing

    WHAT YOU GET: 

    • 6 hours of Narrative Writing instruction (taught by Master Educator Carla Thio)
    • Certificate of Attendance for 6-hours of Professional Development
    • Online Access to the Recording of this Live Zoom Workshop: 7-days of online access available following your attendance to this LIVE Zoom workshop.
    • Register Today to hold your spot!  Whether paying by credit card now, or using a check/PO for payment later, you can be sure your seat is secure now, so that you won’t miss this valuable training to enhance your writing instruction.  (Note registration window closes approximately 24 hours prior to the training time)

    Workshop Requirements:

    Each participant is required to have the corresponding Empowering Writers’ teaching manual (digital guide or printed manual) for this Narrative writing workshop.  

    • Remember that your Empowering Writers’ digital guide includes a year-long HUB license that delivers Narrative digital teaching resources for an entire year of narrative writing instruction.  The HUB allows for easy, online access to your Narrative Writing digital guide, along with a wealth of done-for-you resources and teach-it tools to access online and use use for a year from payment date.    
    Teachers love the EW HUB for their writing instruction!


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  • July 17, Thur. - LIVE Zoom - Launching into Literacy - Diving into Narrative Skills (Gr 2-8)

    • 17 Jul 2025
    • 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    • Zoom classroom - Central Time
    Register

    WHO: Teachers, Grades 2-8 

    This presentation includes dynamic, interactive modeling by the presenter. All participants are encouraged to actively engage during the workshop by providing responses during the modeling segments, asking questions and interacting with others when possible. 

    WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: Instructional tools to support deeper comprehension of text, apply analysis skills to constructed response, confidently teach narrative writing, and learn how to provide actionable feedback when assessing student work. Gain understanding of foundational writing skills to help students effectively respond to text and strengthen both writing abilities and reading comprehension skills.

    HOW THE TRAINING BREAKS OUT:

    Part 1– Launching into Literacy         

    • Understanding EW’s Methodology and how it creates writing success

    • Recognizing Genre

    • Identifying Organizational Frameworks (e.g., Informational vs. Narrative)

    • Learning How to Annotate and Analyze Text

    • Finding Literary Elements for Literary Analysis

    • Identifying Text Conventions (clues) for Constructed Response

    Part 2 - Narrative Skills

    • Developing an Entertaining Beginning

    • Creating Elaborate Details

    • Building Suspense

    • Describing the Main Event

    • Developing Extended Endings

    Part 3– Putting It All Together

    • Practicing Process Writing

    • Forming Assessment Rubrics

    • Recap of Today’s Learning – Narrative Writing

    WHAT YOU GET: 

    • 6 hours of Narrative Writing instruction (taught by Master Educators)
    • Certificate of Attendance for 6-hours of Professional Development
    • Online Access to the Recording of this Live Zoom Workshop: 7-days of online access available following your attendance to this LIVE Zoom workshop.
    • Register Today to hold your spot!  Whether paying by credit card now, or using a check/PO for payment later, you can be sure your seat is secure now, so that you won’t miss this valuable training to enhance your writing instruction.  (Note registration window closes approximately 24 hours prior to the training time)

      Workshop Requirements:

       Each participant is required to have the corresponding Empowering Writers’ teaching manual (digital guide or printed manual) for this Narrative writing workshop.  

      • Remember that your Empowering Writers’ digital guide includes a year-long HUB license that delivers Narrative digital teaching resources for an entire year of narrative writing instruction.  The HUB allows for easy, online access to your Narrative Writing digital guide, along with a wealth of done-for-you resources and teach-it tools to access online and use use for a year from payment date.    
      Teachers love the EW HUB for their writing instruction!


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      • July 22, Tues. In-Person, Dublin, GA - Effective Writing Strategies To Maximize the New Georgia ELA Standards

        • 22 Jul 2025
        • 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
        • DuBose Porter Center @ Oconee Fall Line Technical College 560 Pinehill Rd
        • 20
        Register

        *Early Bird Special thru 7/8/25 - Registration with Digital All In One Writing Guide 

        Empowering Writers - Effective Writing Strategies To Maximize the New Georgia ELA Standards

        The 2025–2026 Georgia ELA Standards are bringing the reading-writing connection front and center. In this dynamic workshop, educators will focus on writing as an integral part of literacy instruction and how to make the connection between foundational concepts, author techniques, and oral/written communication. Join us for an interactive, high-energy experience packed with strategies, tips, and tools to help your students         prepare for an "expanded definition of text and the shift from text types to techniques." As a result, your students will 
        • Read a range of text types with Author’s Eyes, focusing on Author’s purpose, audience, and organization. 
        • Identify and develop a variety of writing techniques that initiate vivid elaboration in addition to contextual clarity supported by effective text evidence. 

        WHO: Grade 3-5 Educators

        HOW THE DAY BREAKS OUT:

        HOW THE DAY BREAKS OUT:

        Part 1– Launching into Literacy    

        • Understanding EW’s Methodology and how it creates writing success
        • Recognizing Genre
        • Identifying Organizational Frameworks (e.g., Informational vs. Narrative)Learning How to Annotate and Analyze Text
        • Finding Literary Elements for Literary Analysis 
        • Identifying Text Conventions (clues) for Responsive Writing

        Part 2– Narrative/Informational Skills

        • Developing an Entertaining Beginning- Narrative
        • Creating Elaborate Detail- Narrative
        • Developing Broad, yet Distinct Main Ideas- Informational
        • Creating Detail-Generating Questions- Informational 

        Part 3– Putting It All Together 

        • Practicing Process Writing and Revision Techniques 
        • Forming Assessment Rubrics
        • Recap of Today’s Learning 
        WHAT YOU GET: 
        • 6 hours of  Writing instruction (taught by Educator, Laura Thomas)
        • Certificate of Attendance for 6-hours of Professional Development
        • Register Today to hold your spot!  Whether paying by credit card now, or using a check/PO for payment later, you can be sure your seat is secure now, so that you won’t miss this valuable training to enhance your writing instruction.  (Note registration window closes approximately 24 hours prior to the training time.)
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      • July 24, Thurs - Live Zoom - Launching into Literacy - Diving into Informational and Narrative Skills (Gr 2-8)

        • 24 Jul 2025
        • 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
        • Live Zoom Classroom
        Register

        WHO:  Teachers, Grades 2-8

        This presentation includes dynamic, interactive modeling by the presenter. All participants are encouraged to actively engage during the workshop by providing responses during the modeling segments, asking questions and interacting with others when possible. 

        WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:  Instructional tools to support deeper comprehension of text, confidently teach narrative, informational/opinion writing, and learn how to provide actionable feedback when assessing student work.  Gain understanding of foundational writing skills to help students effectively respond to text and strengthen both writing abilities and reading comprehension skills. 

        HOW THE DAY BREAKS OUT:

        Part 1– Launching into Literacy    

        • Understanding EW’s Methodology and how it creates writing success
        • Recognizing Genre
        • Identifying Organizational Frameworks (e.g., Informational vs. Narrative)Learning How to Annotate and Analyze Text
        • Finding Literary Elements for Literary Analysis 
        • Identifying Text Conventions (clues) for Constructed Response (TDW)

        Part 2– Narrative/Informational Skills

        • Developing an Entertaining Beginning- Narrative
        • Creating Elaborate Detail- Narrative
        • Developing Broad, yet Distinct Main Ideas- Informational
        • Creating Detail-Generating Questions- Informational 

        Part 3– Putting It All Together 

        • Practicing Process Writing
        • Forming Assessment Rubrics
        • Recap of Today’s Learning 
        WHAT YOU GET: 
        • 6 hours of  Writing instruction (taught by Master Educators)
        • Certificate of Attendance for 6-hours of Professional Development
        • Register Today to hold your spot!  Whether paying by credit card now, or using a check/PO for payment later, you can be sure your seat is secure now, so that you won’t miss this valuable training to enhance your writing instruction.  (Note registration window closes approximately 24 hours prior to the training time.)
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      • July 29, Tues. - LIVE 2hr Zoom -Literacy Launch! Leveraging the Reading/Writing Connection(Gr 2-8)

        • 29 Jul 2025
        • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
        • Zoom Classroom - Central Time
        Register


        Who:  Grades 2-8 Classroom teachers, content area teachers, teachers who want to build student literacy through writing

        Why?  Whether you are fully invested in the Empowering Writers approach or looking to leverage your current reading materials or content texts, this is the starting point.

        What you get: 

        • 2 hours of Literacy Launch instruction (taught by Master Educators)

        • Certificate of Attendance for 2 hours of Professional Development

        • Online Access to the Recording of this Live Zoom Workshop: 7-days of online access available following your attendance to this LIVE Zoom workshop.

        • Opportunities for group work, discussion and reflection provided.

        • Register Today to hold your spot!  Whether paying by credit card now, or using a check/PO for payment later, you can be sure your seat is secure now, so that you won’t miss this valuable training to enhance your writing instruction.  

        What’s included?

        If you have a current HUB subscription, the Literacy Launch Section is already  included in your digital resource.

        If you have an older version print guide without the Literacy Launch section, please select the $125 bundle which includes the live virtual 2-hour session and a 1-year subscription to the Literacy Launch Section on the Hub. We also have new print guides that include the Literacy Launch, please visit our store to order.

        How the Literacy Launch Works

        Formulated for all grade levels and supported by teacher resources and dynamic instructional materials for 2-8 educators, the Literacy Launch helps every reading experience become a prewriting experience – and vice-versa – in all content areas. When filtered through our proven methodology, the progression of the Literacy Launch creates a powerful learning arc to help students:

        • Apply awareness and analytical skills to written expression for the ability to annotate and analyze any text across their learning
        • Develop a clear connection between the foundational reading skills needed to generate writing and to respond effectively to text, either through a constructed response or literary analysis
        • Gain a deeper comprehension of text that strengthens their own writing and strategic reading abilities

        You will leave empowered to :

        • Utilize text in all content areaDiscuss genre and author’s purpose with every text experience
        • Showcase how the author uses the graphic organizersSummarize text using the summarizing frameworks
        • Identify the salient features of each genre
        • Build a common language with students for more productive conversations
        • Be better able to offer specific feedback to improve student writing
        • Teach the foundational understanding necessary for any writing task
        • Develop the ability to read with “author’s eyes”
        • Make every reading experience a prewriting experience
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        • Aug. 6th, Wed. - LIVE 2hr Zoom -Literacy Launch! Leveraging the Reading/Writing Connection(Gr 2-8)

          • 6 Aug 2025
          • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
          • Zoom Classroom - Central Time
          Register


          Who:  Grades 2-8 Classroom teachers, content area teachers, teachers who want to build student literacy through writing

          Why?  Whether you are fully invested in the Empowering Writers approach or looking to leverage your current reading materials or content texts, this is the starting point.

          What you get: 

          • 2 hours of Literacy Launch instruction (taught by Master Educators)

          • Certificate of Attendance for 2 hours of Professional Development

          • Online Access to the Recording of this Live Zoom Workshop: 7-days of online access available following your attendance to this LIVE Zoom workshop.

          • Opportunities for group work, discussion and reflection provided.

          • Register Today to hold your spot!  Whether paying by credit card now, or using a check/PO for payment later, you can be sure your seat is secure now, so that you won’t miss this valuable training to enhance your writing instruction.  

          What’s included?

          If you have a current HUB subscription, the Literacy Launch Section is already  included in your digital resource.

          If you have an older version print guide without the Literacy Launch section, please select the $125 bundle which includes the live virtual 2-hour session and a 1-year subscription to the Literacy Launch Section on the Hub. We also have new print guides that include the Literacy Launch, please visit our store to order.

          How the Literacy Launch Works

          Formulated for all grade levels and supported by teacher resources and dynamic instructional materials for 2-8 educators, the Literacy Launch helps every reading experience become a prewriting experience – and vice-versa – in all content areas. When filtered through our proven methodology, the progression of the Literacy Launch creates a powerful learning arc to help students:

          • Apply awareness and analytical skills to written expression for the ability to annotate and analyze any text across their learning
          • Develop a clear connection between the foundational reading skills needed to generate writing and to respond effectively to text, either through a constructed response or literary analysis
          • Gain a deeper comprehension of text that strengthens their own writing and strategic reading abilities

          You will leave empowered to :

          • Utilize text in all content areaDiscuss genre and author’s purpose with every text experience
          • Showcase how the author uses the graphic organizersSummarize text using the summarizing frameworks
          • Identify the salient features of each genre
          • Build a common language with students for more productive conversations
          • Be better able to offer specific feedback to improve student writing
          • Teach the foundational understanding necessary for any writing task
          • Develop the ability to read with “author’s eyes”
          • Make every reading experience a prewriting experience
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          • Aug. 21st, Thurs. 11-1 Eastern Time - LIVE 2hr Zoom -Literacy Launch! Leveraging the Reading/Writing Connection(Gr 2-8)

            • 21 Aug 2025
            • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
            • Zoom Classroom - EASTERN Time
            Register

            NEW Time - 11:00 am - 1:00 PM Eastern!



            Who:  Grades 2-8 Classroom teachers, content area teachers, teachers who want to build student literacy through writing

            Why?  Whether you are fully invested in the Empowering Writers approach or looking to leverage your current reading materials or content texts, this is the starting point.

            What you get: 

            • 2 hours of Literacy Launch instruction (taught by Master Educators)

            • Certificate of Attendance for 2 hours of Professional Development

            • Online Access to the Recording of this Live Zoom Workshop: 7-days of online access available following your attendance to this LIVE Zoom workshop.

            • Opportunities for group work, discussion and reflection provided.

            • Register Today to hold your spot!  Whether paying by credit card now, or using a check/PO for payment later, you can be sure your seat is secure now, so that you won’t miss this valuable training to enhance your writing instruction.  

            What’s included?

            If you have a current HUB subscription, the Literacy Launch Section is already  included in your digital resource.

            If you have an older version print guide without the Literacy Launch section, please select the $125 bundle which includes the live virtual 2-hour session and a 1-year subscription to the Literacy Launch Section on the Hub. We also have new print guides that include the Literacy Launch, please visit our store to order.

            How the Literacy Launch Works

            Formulated for all grade levels and supported by teacher resources and dynamic instructional materials for 2-8 educators, the Literacy Launch helps every reading experience become a prewriting experience – and vice-versa – in all content areas. When filtered through our proven methodology, the progression of the Literacy Launch creates a powerful learning arc to help students:

            • Apply awareness and analytical skills to written expression for the ability to annotate and analyze any text across their learning
            • Develop a clear connection between the foundational reading skills needed to generate writing and to respond effectively to text, either through a constructed response or literary analysis
            • Gain a deeper comprehension of text that strengthens their own writing and strategic reading abilities

            You will leave empowered to :

            • Utilize text in all content areaDiscuss genre and author’s purpose with every text experience
            • Showcase how the author uses the graphic organizersSummarize text using the summarizing frameworks
            • Identify the salient features of each genre
            • Build a common language with students for more productive conversations
            • Be better able to offer specific feedback to improve student writing
            • Teach the foundational understanding necessary for any writing task
            • Develop the ability to read with “author’s eyes”
            • Make every reading experience a prewriting experience
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            • Sept. 23, Tues. - LIVE 2hr Zoom -Literacy Launch! Leveraging the Reading/Writing Connection(Gr 2-8)

              • 23 Sep 2025
              • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
              • Zoom Classroom - Central Time
              Register


              Who:  Grades 2-8 Classroom teachers, content area teachers, teachers who want to build student literacy through writing

              Why?  Whether you are fully invested in the Empowering Writers approach or looking to leverage your current reading materials or content texts, this is the starting point.

              What you get: 

              • 2 hours of Literacy Launch instruction (taught by Master Educators)

              • Certificate of Attendance for 2 hours of Professional Development

              • Online Access to the Recording of this Live Zoom Workshop: 7-days of online access available following your attendance to this LIVE Zoom workshop.

              • Opportunities for group work, discussion and reflection provided.

              • Register Today to hold your spot!  Whether paying by credit card now, or using a check/PO for payment later, you can be sure your seat is secure now, so that you won’t miss this valuable training to enhance your writing instruction.  

              What’s included?

              If you have a current HUB subscription, the Literacy Launch Section is already  included in your digital resource.

              If you have an older version print guide without the Literacy Launch section, please select the $125 bundle which includes the live virtual 2-hour session and a 1-year subscription to the Literacy Launch Section on the Hub. We also have new print guides that include the Literacy Launch, please visit our store to order.

              How the Literacy Launch Works

              Formulated for all grade levels and supported by teacher resources and dynamic instructional materials for 2-8 educators, the Literacy Launch helps every reading experience become a prewriting experience – and vice-versa – in all content areas. When filtered through our proven methodology, the progression of the Literacy Launch creates a powerful learning arc to help students:

              • Apply awareness and analytical skills to written expression for the ability to annotate and analyze any text across their learning
              • Develop a clear connection between the foundational reading skills needed to generate writing and to respond effectively to text, either through a constructed response or literary analysis
              • Gain a deeper comprehension of text that strengthens their own writing and strategic reading abilities

              You will leave empowered to :

              • Utilize text in all content areaDiscuss genre and author’s purpose with every text experience
              • Showcase how the author uses the graphic organizersSummarize text using the summarizing frameworks
              • Identify the salient features of each genre
              • Build a common language with students for more productive conversations
              • Be better able to offer specific feedback to improve student writing
              • Teach the foundational understanding necessary for any writing task
              • Develop the ability to read with “author’s eyes”
              • Make every reading experience a prewriting experience
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              • Sep. 30, Tues. - Live Zoom - Launching into Literacy - Diving into Informational and Narrative Skills (Gr 2-8)

                • 30 Sep 2025
                • 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
                • Live Zoom Classroom
                Register

                WHO:  Teachers, Grades 2-8

                This presentation includes dynamic, interactive modeling by the presenter. All participants are encouraged to actively engage during the workshop by providing responses during the modeling segments, asking questions and interacting with others when possible. 

                WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:  Instructional tools to support deeper comprehension of text, confidently teach narrative, informational/opinion writing, and learn how to provide actionable feedback when assessing student work.  Gain understanding of foundational writing skills to help students effectively respond to text and strengthen both writing abilities and reading comprehension skills. 

                HOW THE DAY BREAKS OUT:

                Part 1– Launching into Literacy    

                • Understanding EW’s Methodology and how it creates writing success
                • Recognizing Genre
                • Identifying Organizational Frameworks (e.g., Informational vs. Narrative)Learning How to Annotate and Analyze Text
                • Finding Literary Elements for Literary Analysis 
                • Identifying Text Conventions (clues) for Constructed Response (TDW)

                Part 2– Narrative/Informational Skills

                • Developing an Entertaining Beginning- Narrative
                • Creating Elaborate Detail- Narrative
                • Developing Broad, yet Distinct Main Ideas- Informational
                • Creating Detail-Generating Questions- Informational 

                Part 3– Putting It All Together 

                • Practicing Process Writing
                • Forming Assessment Rubrics
                • Recap of Today’s Learning 
                WHAT YOU GET: 
                • 6 hours of  Writing instruction (taught by Master Educators)
                • Certificate of Attendance for 6-hours of Professional Development
                • Register Today to hold your spot!  Whether paying by credit card now, or using a check/PO for payment later, you can be sure your seat is secure now, so that you won’t miss this valuable training to enhance your writing instruction.  (Note registration window closes approximately 24 hours prior to the training time.)
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              • Oct. 9, Thur. - LIVE Zoom - Launching into Literacy - Diving into Narrative Skills (Gr 2-8)

                • 9 Oct 2025
                • 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
                • Zoom classroom - Central Time
                Register

                WHO: Teachers, Grades 2-8 

                This presentation includes dynamic, interactive modeling by the presenter. All participants are encouraged to actively engage during the workshop by providing responses during the modeling segments, asking questions and interacting with others when possible. 

                WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: Instructional tools to support deeper comprehension of text, apply analysis skills to constructed response, confidently teach narrative writing, and learn how to provide actionable feedback when assessing student work. Gain understanding of foundational writing skills to help students effectively respond to text and strengthen both writing abilities and reading comprehension skills.

                HOW THE TRAINING BREAKS OUT:

                Part 1– Launching into Literacy         

                • Understanding EW’s Methodology and how it creates writing success

                • Recognizing Genre

                • Identifying Organizational Frameworks (e.g., Informational vs. Narrative)

                • Learning How to Annotate and Analyze Text

                • Finding Literary Elements for Literary Analysis

                • Identifying Text Conventions (clues) for Constructed Response

                Part 2 - Narrative Skills

                • Developing an Entertaining Beginning

                • Creating Elaborate Details

                • Building Suspense

                • Describing the Main Event

                • Developing Extended Endings

                Part 3– Putting It All Together

                • Practicing Process Writing

                • Forming Assessment Rubrics

                • Recap of Today’s Learning – Narrative Writing

                WHAT YOU GET: 

                • 6 hours of Narrative Writing instruction (taught by Master Educators)
                • Certificate of Attendance for 6-hours of Professional Development
                • Online Access to the Recording of this Live Zoom Workshop: 7-days of online access available following your attendance to this LIVE Zoom workshop.
                • Register Today to hold your spot!  Whether paying by credit card now, or using a check/PO for payment later, you can be sure your seat is secure now, so that you won’t miss this valuable training to enhance your writing instruction.  (Note registration window closes approximately 24 hours prior to the training time)

                  Workshop Requirements:

                   Each participant is required to have the corresponding Empowering Writers’ teaching manual (digital guide or printed manual) for this Narrative writing workshop.  

                  • Remember that your Empowering Writers’ digital guide includes a year-long HUB license that delivers Narrative digital teaching resources for an entire year of narrative writing instruction.  The HUB allows for easy, online access to your Narrative Writing digital guide, along with a wealth of done-for-you resources and teach-it tools to access online and use use for a year from payment date.    
                  Teachers love the EW HUB for their writing instruction!


                    Show details

                  • Oct. 28, Tues. - Live Zoom - Launching into Literacy - Diving into Informational and Narrative Skills (Gr 2-8)

                    • 28 Oct 2025
                    • 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
                    • Live Zoom Classroom
                    Register

                    WHO:  Teachers, Grades 2-8

                    This presentation includes dynamic, interactive modeling by the presenter. All participants are encouraged to actively engage during the workshop by providing responses during the modeling segments, asking questions and interacting with others when possible. 

                    WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:  Instructional tools to support deeper comprehension of text, confidently teach narrative, informational/opinion writing, and learn how to provide actionable feedback when assessing student work.  Gain understanding of foundational writing skills to help students effectively respond to text and strengthen both writing abilities and reading comprehension skills. 

                    HOW THE DAY BREAKS OUT:

                    Part 1– Launching into Literacy    

                    • Understanding EW’s Methodology and how it creates writing success
                    • Recognizing Genre
                    • Identifying Organizational Frameworks (e.g., Informational vs. Narrative)Learning How to Annotate and Analyze Text
                    • Finding Literary Elements for Literary Analysis 
                    • Identifying Text Conventions (clues) for Constructed Response (TDW)

                    Part 2– Narrative/Informational Skills

                    • Developing an Entertaining Beginning- Narrative
                    • Creating Elaborate Detail- Narrative
                    • Developing Broad, yet Distinct Main Ideas- Informational
                    • Creating Detail-Generating Questions- Informational 

                    Part 3– Putting It All Together 

                    • Practicing Process Writing
                    • Forming Assessment Rubrics
                    • Recap of Today’s Learning 
                    WHAT YOU GET: 
                    • 6 hours of  Writing instruction (taught by Master Educators)
                    • Certificate of Attendance for 6-hours of Professional Development
                    • Register Today to hold your spot!  Whether paying by credit card now, or using a check/PO for payment later, you can be sure your seat is secure now, so that you won’t miss this valuable training to enhance your writing instruction.  (Note registration window closes approximately 24 hours prior to the training time.)
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