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LIVE Zoom, Tues. 9/29 - Launching into Literacy - Diving into Informational and Narrative Skills (Gr 2-8) (29 Sep 2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

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.)

LIVE Zoom, Tues. 10/27 - Launching into Literacy - Diving into Informational and Narrative Skills (Gr 2-8) (27 Oct 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT