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Overview

Attend this session to learn how to teach writing skills using a consistent process that can be applied to individual paragraphs, multi-paragraph compositions, and essays. This session will be led by the associate director of the Landmark School Outreach Program.

    Audience

    This professional development activity/course is designed for:

  • Teachers and tutors of adult learners who struggle with and/or require direct instruction in writing
Description

In this session, you will learn a five-step, sequential model for teaching writing skills that integrates modeling and metacognition into every step. You can apply this process to paragraph, multi-paragraph, and essay writing assignments across all subject areas.

Beyond introducing the expository writing process, we will explore oral rehearsal techniques that support writing and examine how metacognition fosters independent, resilient writers. Participants will receive classroom materials to help their students frame their paragraphs and essays. 

Participants will receive two PD hours in LACES upon completion of this session.

Professional Standards Addressed: K1, P1 

Please note: 1–2 days before the webinar, registrants will receive an email from Elena Ruiz, elena.ruiz@jsi.org, with instructions on how to access the Zoom link and session materials in Canvas.

For more information or to cancel your registration, please contact Elena Ruiz at elena.ruiz@jsi.org

    Learning Objectives

    Upon completion of this professional development activity/course, you will be able to:

  • Break down the complexity of the expository writing process
  • Demonstrate how metacognition can be modeled in ways that help students improve their writing
  • Demonstrate brainstorming techniques
  • Explain organizing techniques and the use of graphic organizers and templates
  • Apply a consistent process to writing paragraphs, multi-paragraph compositions, and essays
Presenter(s) / Facilitator(s)
Date
03/04/2027 - 1:00 pm to 03/04/2027 - 3:00 pm
Location

United States

PD Team
SABES English Language Arts Curriculum & Instruction PD Team
Topic Area
English Language Arts
High School Equivalency (HiSET/GED)
Learning Disabilities / Differences
Transitions to College
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