how to embed the seven essential literacy skills in your content area

All learning is based on the mastery of essential literary skills; and in this interactive and research-based presentation, educators will discover the tools they need to embed literacy into all subjects. We know comprehension is based on skill-building strategies that encourage purpose and engagement. Therefore, in this presentation, educators will learn how to effectively teach those literacy skills to support developing students as they learn to read, write, and think critically. (Based on Peg’s book, Clearing the Path for Developing Learners: Essential Literacy Skills to Support Achievement in Every Content Area.)

10:15-11:30 a.m.

moving from rigor to vigor in writing

For many students, writing is an almost “mysterious” task where it seems, some students are just naturally gifted writers. My presentation will take the “mystery” out of the writing process to empower all students of all abilities toward writing success. I will define rigor and explain why all teachers want to employ writing VIGOR instead of rigor. I will explain authentic writing and how to write for an authentic audience. In addition, I will demonstrate how to utilize the writing process giving students the opportunity to use their voice, and finally, I will demonstrate writing scaffolding tools meant to engage all writers in a culturally responsive and respectful way.

12:45-2:00 p.m.