Our Workshops

Teachers learn how to gather and employ high-quality “mentor texts” (models) so their students can write for any form, audience, topic, or people.  Participants will find, analyze, and then emulate writing in whatever form they choose, thus learning how to do the same with their own students.  Their final deliverable will be a collection of fully analyzed mentor texts that they can use to teach their students how to write in that particular style, and also a highly-transferable skill that can be used in any writing instruction.

Workshop length: 1-3 days depending on your needs

The written word has always been important. But now, it may be more important than ever, with people learning and working across time, across media, and across the globe. Perhaps more than ever, students need to be confident and competent writers. This workshop will help you create a writing-rich classroom where writers inquire, collaborate, and create. Explore the three main types of academic writing (writing-to-learn, process writing, and writing on demand). Learn best practices in teaching and assessing writing, including how to use peer conferences effectively. Find ways to provide time and ownership to student writers so that they become powerful writers for life.