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LIVE Zoom, Thur. 9/24 - Constructed Response - A Step by Step Approach (Gr 2-8) (24 Sep 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

WHO: Teachers, Grades 2-8

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

Create both Short and Extended Constructed Response by applying specific skills to tasks that require students to identify and cite evidence from text
Review foundational skills for application to Constructed Response: analyze and annotate source text, deconstruct the task
Model the step by step process for both Short and Extended Constructed Response using source texts
Create an effective response using specific tools and strategies such as paraphrasing and citing evidence from the source text
Develop Key Comprehension Questions for use with a variety of source text - reading adoptions, stories, articles, science and/or social studies text
Utilize the Framing Questions for literary analysis
Evaluate responses using rubrics to target areas of weakness for focused instruction

Required prerequisite: Background in Empowering Writers Informational/Expository 6 hour training recommended.

How the day breaks out:

Part 1: Focus on Short Constructed Response

Review foundational skills
Introduce and practice the Step by Step Process for Short Constructed Response
Model paraphrasing and citing evidence using source texts
Examine how to use the Detail Generating Questions to improve the response
Develop Key Comprehension Questions
Introduce and Model Literary Analysis
Evaluate a response using the Short Constructed Response Rubric to determine strengths and weaknesses

Part 2: Focus on Extended Constructed Response

Compare each Step by Step Process to identify new learning
Practice the Step by Step Process for Extended Constructed Response using a single source text
Take it to the Next Level - Model and practice the Step by Step Process for Extended Constructed Response using multiple source texts
Evaluate a variety of prompts/tasks to determine how to approach them
Highlight inferential and evaluative thinking in response tasks

WHAT YOU GET:

6 hours of Constructed Response 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)
Print guides are available for purchase in our Bookstore.

LIVE Zoom,Thur. 10/22 - Constructed Response - A Step by Step Approach (Gr 2-8) (22 Oct 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT

WHO: Teachers, Grades 2-8

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

Create both Short and Extended Constructed Response by applying specific skills to tasks that require students to identify and cite evidence from text
Review foundational skills for application to Constructed Response: analyze and annotate source text, deconstruct the task
Model the step by step process for both Short and Extended Constructed Response using source texts
Create an effective response using specific tools and strategies such as paraphrasing and citing evidence from the source text
Develop Key Comprehension Questions for use with a variety of source text - reading adoptions, stories, articles, science and/or social studies text
Utilize the Framing Questions for literary analysis
Evaluate responses using rubrics to target areas of weakness for focused instruction

Required prerequisite: Background in Empowering Writers Informational/Expository 6 hour training recommended.

How the day breaks out:

Part 1: Focus on Short Constructed Response

Review foundational skills
Introduce and practice the Step by Step Process for Short Constructed Response
Model paraphrasing and citing evidence using source texts
Examine how to use the Detail Generating Questions to improve the response
Develop Key Comprehension Questions
Introduce and Model Literary Analysis
Evaluate a response using the Short Constructed Response Rubric to determine strengths and weaknesses

Part 2: Focus on Extended Constructed Response

Compare each Step by Step Process to identify new learning
Practice the Step by Step Process for Extended Constructed Response using a single source text
Take it to the Next Level - Model and practice the Step by Step Process for Extended Constructed Response using multiple source texts
Evaluate a variety of prompts/tasks to determine how to approach them
Highlight inferential and evaluative thinking in response tasks

WHAT YOU GET:

6 hours of Constructed Response 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)
Print guides are available for purchase in our Bookstore.

LIVE Zoom, Tues. 11/17 - Constructed Response - A Step by Step Approach (Gr 2-8) (17 Nov 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 14:30:00 GMT

WHO: Teachers, Grades 2-8

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

Create both Short and Extended Constructed Response by applying specific skills to tasks that require students to identify and cite evidence from text
Review foundational skills for application to Constructed Response: analyze and annotate source text, deconstruct the task
Model the step by step process for both Short and Extended Constructed Response using source texts
Create an effective response using specific tools and strategies such as paraphrasing and citing evidence from the source text
Develop Key Comprehension Questions for use with a variety of source text - reading adoptions, stories, articles, science and/or social studies text
Utilize the Framing Questions for literary analysis
Evaluate responses using rubrics to target areas of weakness for focused instruction

Required prerequisite: Background in Empowering Writers Informational/Expository 6 hour training recommended.

How the day breaks out:

Part 1: Focus on Short Constructed Response

Review foundational skills
Introduce and practice the Step by Step Process for Short Constructed Response
Model paraphrasing and citing evidence using source texts
Examine how to use the Detail Generating Questions to improve the response
Develop Key Comprehension Questions
Introduce and Model Literary Analysis
Evaluate a response using the Short Constructed Response Rubric to determine strengths and weaknesses

Part 2: Focus on Extended Constructed Response

Compare each Step by Step Process to identify new learning
Practice the Step by Step Process for Extended Constructed Response using a single source text
Take it to the Next Level - Model and practice the Step by Step Process for Extended Constructed Response using multiple source texts
Evaluate a variety of prompts/tasks to determine how to approach them
Highlight inferential and evaluative thinking in response tasks

WHAT YOU GET:

6 hours of Constructed Response 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)
Print guides are available for purchase in our Bookstore.