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10:00-11:00 - SESSION TWO WORKSHOPS:
ACT IT OUT:
Using Movement to Encourage Writing and Thinking
Allison Leshowitz, Robert J. Kaiser Middle School
“Movement is the starting point for wiring the brain for learning” (Gill Connell). What happens when students act out their learning? We will explore a strategy that utilizes script writing and acting to help students understand new concepts and ideas in your classroom. (Grades K-12)
AROUND THE ROOM IN 80 WAYS:
Guiding In-class Discussions with Interconnected Writing
Brendan Tanner, Rondout Valley High School
How do we reignite the spark for discussion in our post-isolation world? We will experiment with a writing strategy that fosters discussion and analysis in the classroom, helping students gain confidence in sharing their ideas and responding to others. (Grades 5-12)
TONING OUR LANGUAGE:
Creating New Understanding
Chrysanthe Gianiodis, Cornwall High School
Join us as we explore the use of tone in our verbal expressions. We will play with ways to represent tone, then demonstrate our understanding through writing and speech. Facilitated by an ELL teacher, this workshop is designed for language educators, as well as teachers across all content areas. (Grades 6-12)
11:00-12:00 - SESSION TWO WORKSHOPS:
MOUNTAINS & VALLEYS:
Navigating the Highs and Hows of Accountability through Writing
Jess Oakley, Edson Elementary School
The pandemic stalled the social and emotional development of many students, and teachers are seeking ways to help young people cope with challenges. We will explore what happens when students are invited to use writing to express and process their thoughts, actions, or feelings through writing. (Grades K-12)
PLANTING A "SEAD":
Growing Social-Emotional Skills With Academic Learning
Meghan Landerway, Kingston City School District
Research shows that social-emotional learning in the classroom positively impacts student behavior and academic achievement. Together, we will explore what happens when students are given opportunities to develop social emotional skills through academic writing and reflection. (Grades 3-8)
BECOMING AN IMPOSTER:
Taking on the Role of Historical Figures
Guilano Franzini, Academy of the Holy Names
When students reflect on their own experiences in writing, it can transform how they view historical figures. We will try a strategy that asks students to look at the world today through the lens of the past to create greater understanding of both history and the present day. Please bring a laptop to this session. (Grades 6-12)
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