At Empowering Writers, we continue to adapt our approach and teacher support to meet the changing needs in your classrooms and school districts. Our newly developed Literacy Launch is designed to capitalize on the writing/reading connection. Students will be introduced to each of the organizational structures, learn to summarize text, and internalize the annotation and analysis process for both narrative and informational/opinion texts. From here, teachers can seamlessly move into either narrative or informational/opinion skill development because your students have the foundation that informs their writing. The Literacy Launch makes every interaction with text, in all content areas, a proactive reading and writing experience.

Upcoming events

  • 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 area
    • Discuss genre and author’s purpose with every text experience
    • Showcase how the author uses the graphic organizers
    • Summarize 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 area
      • Discuss genre and author’s purpose with every text experience
      • Showcase how the author uses the graphic organizers
      • Summarize 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. - LIVE 2hr Zoom -Literacy Launch! Leveraging the Reading/Writing Connection(Gr 2-8)

        • 21 Aug 2025
        • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
        • Zoom Classroom
        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 Lesson 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 area
        • Discuss genre and author’s purpose with every text experience
        • Showcase how the author uses the graphic organizers
        • Summarize 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
          Show details

        • 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 area
          • Discuss genre and author’s purpose with every text experience
          • Showcase how the author uses the graphic organizers
          • Summarize 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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