Launching into Literacy - Diving into Narrative Skills (2-8)

Teach Your Students to Strengthen Both Narrative Writing and Reading Skills Whenever They Interact with Text 

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 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 

Part 2– Narrative Skills

  • Developing an Entertaining Beginning
  • Creating Elaborate Detail
  • 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
Teachers, workshops are full-day with 6 hours of instruction and a 1 hour lunch break.

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Upcoming Narrative Workshops

    • 30 Sep 2024
    • 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    • Best Western Plus Village Park Inn , 1804 Crowchild Trail NW Calgary, T2M 3Y7
    • 25
    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. 

    This workshop is geared towards teachers grades 2-8. Empowering Writers' approach to writing instruction is student centered and teacher friendly.

    WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: Foundational writing skills that start by reading with “Author’s Eyes,” instructional tools to support deeper comprehension of text through annotation and analysis, how to break the writing process down into manageable pieces, how to provide actionable feedback when assessing student work, differentiation strategies, and the confidence to teach narrative writing as you build a community of writers through common language and assured experiences.

    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 Carla Thio) 
    • Certificate of Attendance for 6-hours of Professional Development
    • Ongoing support from the Empowering Writers’ team to ensure your success through virtual teacher talks, online chat Q&A, webinar trainings and much more!
    • Price:  $175 USD, registration only, for a full day of instruction and unlimited support. To register with the required resource:
      • Reg plus 1 yr Narrative HUB guide - $300 USD
      • Reg plus 2 yr Narrative HUB guide - $375 (Saving of $50 USD) 
      • Reg plus printed guide - $365 USD 
    • 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. 

    • 24 Oct 2024
    • 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    • Chateau Nova Yellowhead, 13920 Yellowhead Trail, Edmonton
    • 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. 

    This workshop is geared towards teachers grades 2-8. Empowering Writers' approach to writing instruction is student centered and teacher friendly.

    WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: Foundational writing skills that start by reading with “Author’s Eyes,” instructional tools to support deeper comprehension of text through annotation and analysis, how to break the writing process down into manageable pieces, how to provide actionable feedback when assessing student work, differentiation strategies, and the confidence to teach narrative writing as you build a community of writers through common language and assured experiences.

    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 Carla Thio) 
    • Certificate of Attendance for 6-hours of Professional Development
    • Ongoing support from the Empowering Writers’ team to ensure your success through virtual teacher talks, online chat Q&A, webinar trainings and much more!
    • Price:  $175 USD, registration only, for a full day of instruction and unlimited support. To register with the required resource:
      • Reg plus 1 yr Narrative HUB guide - $300 USD
      • Reg plus 2 yr Narrative HUB guide - $375 (Saving of $50 USD) 
      • Reg plus printed guide - $365 USD 
    • 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. 

    • 14 Nov 2024
    • 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    • Chateau Nova Yellowhead, 13920 Yellowhead Trail, Edmonton
    • 30
    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. 

    This workshop is geared towards teachers grades 2-8. Empowering Writers' approach to writing instruction is student centered and teacher friendly.

    WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: Foundational writing skills that start by reading with “Author’s Eyes,” instructional tools to support deeper comprehension of text through annotation and analysis, how to break the writing process down into manageable pieces, how to provide actionable feedback when assessing student work, differentiation strategies, and the confidence to teach narrative writing as you build a community of writers through common language and assured experiences.

    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 Carla Thio) 
    • Certificate of Attendance for 6-hours of Professional Development
    • Ongoing support from the Empowering Writers’ team to ensure your success through virtual teacher talks, online chat Q&A, webinar trainings and much more!
    • Price:  $175 USD, registration only, for a full day of instruction and unlimited support. To register with the required resource:
      • Reg plus 1 yr Narrative HUB guide - $300 USD
      • Reg plus 2 yr Narrative HUB guide - $375 (Saving of $50 USD) 
      • Reg plus printed guide - $365 USD 
    • 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. 

    • 3 Dec 2024
    • 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    • Best Western Plus Village Park Inn , 1804 Crowchild Trail NW Calgary, T2M 3Y7
    • 30
    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. 

    This workshop is geared towards teachers grades 2-8. Empowering Writers' approach to writing instruction is student centered and teacher friendly.

    WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: Foundational writing skills that start by reading with “Author’s Eyes,” instructional tools to support deeper comprehension of text through annotation and analysis, how to break the writing process down into manageable pieces, how to provide actionable feedback when assessing student work, differentiation strategies, and the confidence to teach narrative writing as you build a community of writers through common language and assured experiences.

    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 Carla Thio) 
    • Certificate of Attendance for 6-hours of Professional Development
    • Ongoing support from the Empowering Writers’ team to ensure your success through virtual teacher talks, online chat Q&A, webinar trainings and much more!
    • Price:  $175 USD, registration only, for a full day of instruction and unlimited support. To register with the required resource:
      • Reg plus 1 yr Narrative HUB guide - $300 USD
      • Reg plus 2 yr Narrative HUB guide - $375 (Saving of $50 USD) 
      • Reg plus printed guide - $365 USD 
    • 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. 

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