INCREASE writing VIGOR in Your students
For many students, writing is an almost “mysterious” task where it seems, some students are just naturally gifted writers. This presentation will take the “mystery” out of the writing process to empower all students of all abilities toward writing success. Peg will define rigor and explain why all teachers want to employ writing VIGOR instead of rigor. She will explain authentic writing and how to write for an authentic audience. In addition, Peg will demonstrate how to give students opportunities that move beyond the basic writing format and focus on writing goals that demonstrate how to think critically, creatively, and credibly. Finally, Peg will demonstrate writing scaffolding tools meant to engage all writers in a culturally responsive and respectful way.