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258 Sessions
Writer's WorkshopContent LiteracyClassroom ConnectionsText SelectionWriting About ReadingWriting Mini-LessonsWriting Units/GenresContent Area LiteracyReading ComprehensionReader's WorkshopStandardized TestsPlanned PDIntermediateSecondaryKristina SmekensQuick ClipPrimaryKristi McCulloughConventions in Writing UnitsReteach Grammar Skills
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Each workshop includes free access to a corresponding "secret site" that includes downloadable resources to support instruction.
35 Sites
Diocese of Joliet: 6-Traits of Writing webPD Bundle
FREE
4 Sessions
Writer's WorkshopPlanned PDIntermediateSecondaryKristina SmekensPrimary
Franklin City Schools Literacy Retreat 2019 Session One
FREE
1 Session
"Six Traits of Writing: An Introduction"
Best-practice strategies for teaching K-12 writing
$139
"Six Traits of Writing: Implementation Strategies"
Best-practice strategies for teaching the Six Traits all year long
$139
"Utilizing Data to Differentiate Small-Group Guided Reading"
$139
"Developing A Reading Road Map for Teaching Comprehension"
$139
"Delivering Explicit & Engaging Comprehension Mini-Lessons"
$139
"Writing After a Close Reading"
$139
"Planning & Facilitating a Close Reading"
$139
"Launching the Writer's Workshop: Grades 3-12"
$139
"Strategies to Teach Argumentative Writing"
$139
"Strategies to Teach Informative Writing"
$139
Developing a Reading Road Map for Teaching Comprehension Secret Site
Digital resources for Developing a Reading Road Map
$350
Delivering Explicit & Engaging Comprehension Mini-Lessons Secret Site
Digital resources for Delivering Explicit & Engaging Comprehension Mini-Lessons
$350
Writing Remix 2017 Secret Site
Digital resources for all five strands of the Writing Remix workshop
$700
Strategies for Teaching K-5 Small-Group Guided Reading Secret Site
Digital resources for the Teaching K-5 Reading with Small-Group Instruction workshop
$350
Utilizing Data to Differentiate Small-Group Guided Reading Secret Site
Digital resources for Utilizing Data to Differentiate Small-Group Guided Reading
$350
Deepening Comprehension with the Six Steps of Vocabulary Instruction Secret Site
Digital resources for Deepening the Six Steps of Vocabulary Instruction
$350
An Introduction to Literacy Stations Secret Site
Digital resources for An Introduction to Literacy Stations
$350
Launching an Effective K-5 Reading Block Secret Site
Digital resources for Launching an Effective K-5 Reading Block workshop
$350
Launching the Writer's Workshop Grades K-2 Digital Resources
Digital resources for Launching the Writer's Workshop
$350
Teaching Writing Skills All Year Long Secret Site
Digital resources for Teaching Writing Skills All Year Long
$350
Literacy Retreat 2016 Secret Site
Digital resources for all six sessions of the Literacy Retreat 2016
$350
Literacy Retreat 2015 Secret Site
Digital resources for all 8 sessions of Literacy Retreat 2015
$350
Dynamic Mini-Lessons for Teaching Writing Secret Site
Digital resources for Dynamic Mini-Lessons for Teaching Writing
$350
Strategies to Teach Argumentative Writing Secret Site
Digital resources for Strategies to Teach Argumentative Writing
$350
Strategies to Teach Informative Writing Secret Site
Digital resources for Strategies to Teach Informative Writing
$350
Six Traits of Writing: An Introduction Secret Site
Digital resources for Six Traits of Writing: An Introduction
$350
Six Traits of Writing: Implementation Strategies Secret Site
Digital resources for Six Traits of Writing Implementation Strategies
$350
Writing After a Close Reading Secret Site
Digital resources for Writing After a Close Reading
$350
14 Power Strategies Secret Site
Digital resources for 14 Power Strategies
$700
Utilizing Data to Differentiate Small-Group Guided Reading
$139
Strategies to Teach Informative Writing
$139
Strategies to Teach Argumentative Writing
$139
Planning & Facilitating a Close Reading
$139
Writing After a Close Reading
$139
Delivering Explicit & Engaging Comprehension Mini-Lessons
$139
Developing A Reading Road Map for Teaching Comprehension
$139
Launching the Writer's Workshop: Grades 3-12
$139
Six Traits of Writing: An Introduction
Best-practice strategies for teaching K-12 writing
$139
Six Traits of Writing: Implementation Strategies
Best-practice strategies for teaching the Six Traits all year long
$139
'Introducing the 6 Traits in 6 Days with 1 Text: Grades 6-12'
Part of the Classroom Connections series | Duration: 89:16 | Grades 6-12
Not currently available
89 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopClassroom ConnectionsPlanned PDSecondaryKristina Smekens
'Introducing the 6 Traits in 6 Days with 6 Texts: Grades 3-5'
Part of the Classroom Connections series | Duration: 89:20 | Grades 3-5
Not currently available
89 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopClassroom ConnectionsPlanned PDIntermediateKristina Smekens
'Introducing the 6 Traits in 6 Days with 6 Texts: Grades K-2'
Part of the Classroom Connections series | Duration: 119:20 | Grades K-2
Not currently available
119 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopClassroom ConnectionsPlanned PDKristina SmekensPrimary
'Re-Introducing the 6 Traits in 6 Days with 1 Text'
Part of the Classroom Connections series | Duration: 105:47 | Grades K-5
Not currently available
105 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopClassroom ConnectionsPlanned PDIntermediateKristina SmekensPrimary
'Introducing Characters that Correspond with the 6 Traits'
Part of the Classroom Connections series | Duration: 101:17 | Grades K-5
Not currently available
101 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopClassroom ConnectionsPlanned PDIntermediateKristina SmekensPrimary
'Building Strong Paragraphs'
Part of the Classroom Connections series | Duration: 48:19 | Grades 5-8
Not currently available
48 Minutes
Classroom ConnectionsWriting Mini-LessonsPlanned PDIntermediateSecondaryKristina Smekens
'Developing Ideas'
Part of the Classroom Connections series | Duration: 46:58 | Grades 2-4
Not currently available
47 Minutes
Classroom ConnectionsWriting Mini-LessonsPlanned PDIntermediateKristina SmekensPrimary
'Citing Textual Evidence'
Part of the Classroom Connections series | Duration: 47:13 | Grades 3-12
Not currently available
47 Minutes
Classroom ConnectionsWriting About ReadingPlanned PDIntermediateSecondaryKristina Smekens
'Fine-Tuning Sentences: Grades 2-4'
Part of the Classroom Connections series | Duration: 48:40 | Grades 2-4
Not currently available
48 Minutes
Classroom ConnectionsWriting Mini-LessonsPlanned PDIntermediateKristina Smekens
'Fine-Tuning Sentences: Grades 5-12'
Part of the Classroom Connections series | Duration: 46:58 | Grades 5-12
Not currently available
47 Minutes
Classroom ConnectionsWriting Mini-LessonsPlanned PDIntermediateSecondaryKristina Smekens
'Developing Pictorial Writing Skills'
Part of the Classroom Connections series | Duration: 48:44 | Grades PK-1
Not currently available
48 Minutes
Classroom ConnectionsWriting Units/GenresPlanned PDKristina SmekensPrimary
'Incorporating Labeling & List-Writing Lessons'
Part of the Classroom Connections series | Duration: 51:47 | Grades PK-1
Not currently available
51 Minutes
Classroom ConnectionsWriting Units/GenresPlanned PDKristina SmekensPrimary
'Teaching Persuasive Writing'
Part of the Classroom Connections series | Duration: 46:20 | Grades 2-6
Not currently available
46 Minutes
Classroom ConnectionsWriting Units/GenresPlanned PDIntermediateKristina SmekensPrimary
'Evaluate Text Features for Their Added Value'
Not currently available
3 Minutes
Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip
'Follow 5 Steps to Make an Inference'
Not currently available
7 Minutes
Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip
'Identify the Best Answers'
Not currently available
6 Minutes
Standardized TestsQuick Clip
'Simulate Research-Writing Tasks During E-Learning'
Not currently available
3 Minutes
Standardized TestsQuick Clip
'Maximize On-Screen Reading Time'
Not currently available
4 Minutes
Standardized TestsQuick Clip
'Distinguish Reasons from Evidence'
Not currently available
4 Minutes
Writing Units/GenresQuick Clip
'Identify 10-15 General Academic Words per Grade'
Not currently available
2 Minutes
Content Area LiteracyQuick Clip
'Integrate Mentor Text Within Writing Instruction'
Not currently available
3 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopQuick Clip
'Delivering Dynamic Comprehension Mini-Lessons'
Duration: 63:40 | Grades K-12
Not currently available
63 Minutes
Reading ComprehensionPlanned PDIntermediateSecondaryKristina SmekensPrimary
'Introducing Comprehension Strategies to Students'
Duration: 62:34 | Grades K-12
Not currently available
63 Minutes
Reading ComprehensionPlanned PDIntermediateSecondaryKristina SmekensPrimary
'Immersing Students in Complex Text'
Duration: 49:27 | Grades 1-12
Not currently available
49 Minutes
Reading ComprehensionPlanned PDIntermediateSecondaryKristina SmekensPrimary
'Strategies for Teaching Vocabulary'
Duration: 49:27 | Grades K-12
Not currently available
49 Minutes
Content Area LiteracyPlanned PDIntermediateSecondaryKristina SmekensPrimary
'Understanding Disciplinary Literacy'
Duration: 45:01 | Grades 5-12
Not currently available
45 Minutes
Content Area LiteracyPlanned PDIntermediateSecondaryKristina Smekens
'Strategies for Teaching Content-Area Literacy'
Duration: 50:32 | Grades 5-12
Not currently available
50 Minutes
Content Area LiteracyPlanned PDIntermediateSecondaryKristina Smekens
'Teaching Informative Writing'
Part of the Classroom Connections series | Duration: 47:19 | Grades 6-12
Not currently available
47 Minutes
Classroom ConnectionsWriting Units/GenresPlanned PDSecondaryKristina Smekens
'Teaching Argumentative Writing'
Part of the Classroom Connections series | Duration: 47:59 | Grades 6-12
Not currently available
48 Minutes
Classroom ConnectionsWriting Units/GenresPlanned PDSecondaryKristina Smekens
'Strengthen the Organization of Nonfiction Notebooks'
Not currently available
1 Minute
Content Area LiteracyQuick Clip
'Engage Every Student with ESR's'
Not currently available
5 Minutes
Reader's WorkshopQuick Clip
'Use Movies to Introduce Comprehension'
Not currently available
5 Minutes
Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip
'Measure a Text's Complexity'
Not currently available
3 Minutes
Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip
'Adapt Yes, MA'AM to Fit Longer Essays'
Not currently available
4 Minutes
Writing About ReadingQuick Clip
'Compare a Book to its Movie Version'
Not currently available
1 Minute
Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip
'Locate Test-Prep Resources'
Not currently available
7 Minutes
Standardized TestsQuick Clip
'Plan & Ask Text-Dependent Questions'
Not currently available
4 Minutes
Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip
'Parallel Summary Writing with ESPN SportsCenter'
Not currently available
1 Minute
Writing About ReadingQuick Clip
'Integrate Information Across Diverse Media Formats'
Not currently available
4 Minutes
Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip
'Remain Neutral When Asking "How do you know?"'
Not currently available
2 Minutes
Reader's WorkshopQuick Clip
'Define Evidence Versus Just a Detail'
Not currently available
3 Minutes
Writing About ReadingQuick Clip
'Support Main Idea with Textual Evidence'
Not currently available
5 Minutes
Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip
'Provide Frequent Opportunities to "Read" Visuals & Videos'
Not currently available
4 Minutes
Reader's WorkshopQuick Clip
'Vary Text Types'
Not currently available
3 Minutes
Reader's WorkshopQuick Clip
'Weave the What, Which, & Where into Textual Citations'
Not currently available
5 Minutes
Writing About ReadingQuick Clip
'Restate the Question in a Constructed Response'
Not currently available
2 Minutes
Writing About ReadingQuick Clip
'Find Common Ground when Comparing Texts'
Not currently available
4 Minutes
Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip
'Identify and Evaluate an Author's Ideas'
Not currently available
4 Minutes
Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip
'Broaden Definition of Inference'
Not currently available
2 Minutes
Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip
'Explore Bell-Ringer Options'
Not currently available
5 Minutes
Reader's WorkshopQuick Clip
'Connect Ideas Within Paragraphs'
Not currently available
6 Minutes
Writing Mini-LessonsQuick Clip
'Rework the Prompt to Serve as an Introduction'
Not currently available
6 Minutes
Standardized TestsQuick Clip
'Add 6 Types of Supporting Details'
Not currently available
5 Minutes
Writing Mini-LessonsQuick Clip
'Convert Rubric Scores to Grades'
Not currently available
9 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopQuick Clip
'Crescendo to the Strongest Persuasive Reason'
Not currently available
1 Minute
Writing Units/GenresQuick Clip
'Culminate Research with a Timeline'
Not currently available
1 Minute
Writing Units/GenresQuick Clip
'Connect Writing Lessons to Concrete Triggers'
Not currently available
4 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopQuick Clip
'Adjust Writer's Voice for Purpose & Audience'
Not currently available
1 Minute
Writing Mini-LessonsQuick Clip
'Require WHAT & WHY in Primary Opinion Writing'
Not currently available
3 Minutes
Writing Units/GenresQuick Clip
'Increase Test Success with Academic Vocabulary'
Not currently available
3 Minutes
Standardized TestsQuick Clip
'Break Down Large Units into Small-Dose Writing Experiences'
Not currently available
2 Minutes
Writing Units/GenresQuick Clip
'Practice Punctuation with Conversation'
Not currently available
2 Minutes
Writing Mini-LessonsQuick Clip
'Craft Informative Conclusions'
Not currently available
3 Minutes
Writing Units/GenresQuick Clip
'Piece Together Informative Introductions'
Not currently available
5 Minutes
Writing Units/GenresQuick Clip
'Reflect, Don't Revise, Before Standardized Tests'
Not currently available
1 Minute
Standardized TestsQuick Clip
'Navigate the Internet'
Not currently available
3 Minutes
Writing Units/GenresQuick Clip
'Increase Writing Fluency in Primary Grades'
Not currently available
3 Minutes
Writing Mini-LessonsQuick Clip
'Juggle Reader & Writer Workshops in 50 Minutes'
Not currently available
3 Minutes
Reader's WorkshopQuick Clip
'Clarify "Developed" Versus "Details"'
Not currently available
2 Minutes
Writing Mini-LessonsQuick Clip
'Execute Mini-Lessons in 4 Steps'
Not currently available
4 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopQuick Clip
'Expect Students to Build their own Background Knowledge'
Not currently available
4 Minutes
Reader's WorkshopQuick Clip
'Evaluate 4 Factors in Argument Analysis'
Not currently available
4 Minutes
Writing Units/GenresQuick Clip
'Improve Comprehension of Math Word Problems'
Not currently available
8 Minutes
Content Area LiteracyQuick Clip
'Break Down Comprehension Strategies by Subskills'
Not currently available
6 Minutes
Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip
'Access Digital Texts for MS/HS ELA'
Not currently available
1 Minute
Reader's WorkshopQuick Clip
'Add Editorial Cartoons to Science & Social Studies'
Not currently available
3 Minutes
Content Area LiteracyQuick Clip
'Apply Transformation to Complex Concepts'
Not currently available
3 Minutes
Content Area LiteracyQuick Clip
'Clarify Purpose versus Point of View versus Perspective'
Not currently available
4 Minutes
Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip
'Clarify Character Traits Versus Feelings'
Not currently available
5 Minutes
Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip
'Identify the Beginning, Middle, End of PK-1 Opinion Writing'
Not currently available
3 Minutes
Writing Units/GenresQuick Clip
'Follow 4-Step Predictions in Science'
Not currently available
3 Minutes
Content Area LiteracyQuick Clip
'Achieve Deep Synthesis'
Not currently available
27 Minutes
Reading ComprehensionPlanned PD
'Raise the Bar on Conventions'
Not currently available
51 Minutes
Writing Mini-LessonsPlanned PD
'Review Content with Engagement'
Not currently available
70 Minutes
Content LiteracyPlanned PD
'Define What Makes a Source "Relevant"'
Not currently available
2 Minutes
Writing About ReadingQuick Clip
'Omit "Examples" from Core Vocabulary Lists'
Not currently available
2 Minutes
Content Area LiteracyQuick Clip
'Convey Tone & Mood with Sentence Length'
Not currently available
6 Minutes
Writing Mini-LessonsQuick Clip
'Connect Modes of Writing to Author's Purpose'
Not currently available
3 Minutes
Writing Units/GenresQuick Clip
'Master the 10 Anchor Reading Standards with a Cheat Sheet'
Not currently available
5 Minutes
Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip
'Paraphrase Author Ideas'
Not currently available
2 Minutes
Writing About ReadingQuick Clip
'Introducing Reading Voice and Thinking Voice'
Not currently available
5 Minutes
Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip
'Start and End Persuasive Pieces'
Not currently available
6 Minutes
Writing Units/GenresQuick ClipStart & End Persuasive Pieces
'Define the Purpose of Every Grammar Skill'
Not currently available
5 Minutes
Writing Mini-LessonsQuick Clip
'Translate Technical Symbols to Words'
Not currently available
1 Minute
Content Area LiteracyQuick Clip
'Hold Writer-Process Conferences Daily'
Not currently available
4 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopQuick Clip
'Create Group Products with Think, Ink, Pair, Square'
Not currently available
3 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopQuick Clip
'Recognize Cursor Symbols to Improve On-Screen Reading'
Not currently available
3 Minutes
Standardized TestsQuick Clip
'End a Constructed Response with an Explanation'
Not currently available
5 Minutes
Writing About ReadingQuick Clip
'Skim and Slim Portions of a Novel'
Not currently available
5 Minutes
Reader's WorkshopQuick Clip
'Align with the Strongest Position'
Not currently available
3 Minutes
Writing Units/GenresQuick Clip
'Discern 3 Types of Syntheses'
Not currently available
5 Minutes
Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip
'Differentiate Between Themes and Topics'
Not currently available
7 Minutes
Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip
'Integrate Excerpts into Comprehension Instruction'
Not currently available
1 Minute
Reader's WorkshopQuick Clip
'Teach Readers How to Skim Long Texts'
Not currently available
3 Minutes
Standardized TestsQuick Clip
'Organize Information Collected from Sources'
Not currently available
4 Minutes
Writing Units/GenresQuick Clip
'Infer Perspective with TV Commercials'
Not currently available
1 Minute
Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip
'Literacy Stations for Elementary Classrooms'
Duration: 41:08 | Grades K-5
Not currently available
41 Minutes
Reader's WorkshopPlanned PDIntermediatePrimaryKristi McCullough
'Leading an Effective Reading Block'
Duration: 49:48 | Grades K-5
Not currently available
50 Minutes
Reader's WorkshopPlanned PDIntermediatePrimaryKristi McCullough
'Using the Classroom Library to Build Stamina'
Duration: 48:30 | Grades K-5 | Literacy Station Launch #1
Not currently available
48 Minutes
Reader's WorkshopPlanned PDIntermediatePrimaryKristi McCullough
'Implementing Literacy Stations for Fluency'
Duration: 43:54 | Grades K-5 | Literacy Station Launch #2
Not currently available
44 Minutes
Reader's WorkshopPlanned PDIntermediatePrimaryKristi McCullough
'Implementing Literacy Stations for Word Work'
Duration: 45:46 | Grades K-5 | Literacy Station Launch #3
Not currently available
45 Minutes
Reader's WorkshopPlanned PDIntermediatePrimaryKristi McCullough
'Implementing Literacy Stations for Reading Response & Listening'
Duration: 41:46 | Grades K-5 | Literacy Station Launch #4 & #5
Not currently available
41 Minutes
Reader's WorkshopPlanned PDIntermediatePrimaryKristi McCullough
'Refining Literacy Stations for the Rest of the Year'
Duration: 49:07 | Grades K-5
Not currently available
49 Minutes
Reader's WorkshopPlanned PDIntermediatePrimaryKristi McCullough
'Creating & Conducting Differentiated Small Groups'
Duration: 47:30 | Grades K-5
Not currently available
47 Minutes
Reader's WorkshopPlanned PDIntermediatePrimaryKristi McCullough
'Differentiating Small-Group Instruction for Pre-A/Emergent Readers'
Duration: 53:07 | Grades K-5
Not currently available
53 Minutes
Reader's WorkshopPlanned PDIntermediatePrimaryKristi McCullough
'Differentiating Small-Group Instruction for Early/Beginning Readers'
Duration: 45:36 | K-5
Not currently available
45 Minutes
Reader's WorkshopPlanned PDIntermediatePrimaryKristi McCullough
'Differentiating Small-Group Instruction for Transitional Readers'
Duration: 48:32 | Grades K-5
Not currently available
48 Minutes
Reader's WorkshopPlanned PDIntermediatePrimaryKristi McCullough
'Differentiating Small-Group Instruction for Fluent Readers'
Duration: 45:10 | Grades K-5
Not currently available
45 Minutes
Reader's WorkshopPlanned PDIntermediatePrimaryKristi McCullough
'Achieving a Close Reading in 5 Steps'
Duration: 48:48 | Grades K-12
Not currently available
48 Minutes
Reading ComprehensionPlanned PDIntermediateSecondaryKristina SmekensPrimary
'Writing After a Close Reading'
Duration: 37:44 | Grades K-12
Not currently available
37 Minutes
Writing About ReadingPlanned PDIntermediateSecondaryKristina SmekensPrimary
'5 Strategies to Increase Students' Reading Assessment Test Scores'
Duration: 45:26 | Grades 3-12
Not currently available
45 Minutes
Standardized TestsPlanned PDIntermediateSecondaryKristina Smekens
'Delivering Dynamic Mini-Lessons in Writing: Grades K-1'
Duration: 43:25 | Grades K-1
Not currently available
43 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopPlanned PDKristina SmekensPrimary
'Delivering Dynamic Mini-Lessons in Writing: Grades 2-5'
Duration: 42:19 | Grades 2-5
Not currently available
42 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopPlanned PDIntermediateKristina Smekens
'Delivering Dynamic Mini-Lessons in Writing: Grades 6-12'
Duration: 39:02 | Grades 6-12
Not currently available
39 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopPlanned PDSecondaryKristina Smekens
'Recognizing the Six Traits: Grades K-2'
Duration: 43:12 | Grades K-2
Not currently available
43 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopPlanned PDKristina SmekensPrimary
'Recognizing the Six Traits: Grades 3-5'
Duration: 66:11 | Grades 3-5
Not currently available
66 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopPlanned PDIntermediateKristina Smekens
'Incorporate Persuasive, Informative, & Narrative Writing in PK-1'
Not currently available
6 Minutes
Standardized TestsQuick Clip
'Revise Ideas with Spider-Leg Sentences'
Part of the Classroom Connections series | Duration: 23:44 | Grades K-2
Not currently available
23 Minutes
Classroom ConnectionsWriting Mini-LessonsPlanned PDKristina SmekensPrimary
'Add Beginnings & Endings to Middles'
Part of the Classroom Connections series | Duration: 19:59 | Grades K-2
Not currently available
21 Minutes
Classroom ConnectionsWriting Mini-LessonsPlanned PDKristina SmekensPrimary
'Scaffold Writing Experiences'
Not currently available
6 Minutes
Writing Units/GenresQuick Clip
'Launching the Writer's Workshop Procedures'
Duration: 47:31 | Grades K-12
Not currently available
47 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopPlanned PDIntermediateSecondaryKristina SmekensPrimary
'Building Kid-Friendly Writing Rubrics: Grades 2-12'
Duration: 51:04 | Grades 2-12
Not currently available
51 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopPlanned PDIntermediateSecondaryKristina Smekens
'Building Kid-Friendly Writing Rubrics: Grades PK-1'
Duration: 47:23 | Grades PK-1
Not currently available
47 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopPlanned PDKristina SmekensPrimary
'Delivering Trait-Based Mini-Lessons in Writing: Grades 6-12'
Duration: 50:58 | Grades 6-12
Not currently available
51 Minutes
Writing Mini-LessonsPlanned PDSecondaryKristina Smekens
'Delivering Trait-Based Mini-Lessons in Writing: Grades 2-5'
Duration: 45:51 | Grades 2-5
Not currently available
45 Minutes
Writing Mini-LessonsPlanned PDIntermediateKristina SmekensPrimary
'Delivering Trait-Based Mini-Lessons in Writing: Grades K-1'
Duration: 43:30 | Grades K-1
Not currently available
43 Minutes
Writing Mini-LessonsPlanned PDKristina SmekensPrimary
'Rolling Out the Trait Language to Students: Grades 6-12'
Duration: 51:19 | Grades 6-12
Not currently available
51 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopPlanned PDSecondaryKristina Smekens
'Rolling Out the Trait Language to Students: Grades 2-5'
Duration: 38:53 | Grades 2-5
Not currently available
38 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopPlanned PDIntermediateKristina Smekens
'Rolling Out the Trait Language to Students: Grades K-1'
Duration: 61:17 | Grades K-1
Not currently available
61 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopPlanned PDKristina SmekensPrimary
'Recognizing the Six Traits: Grades 6-12'
Duration: 45:34 | Grades 6-12
Not currently available
45 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopPlanned PDSecondaryKristina Smekens
'Plan Problems into Narrative Pieces'
Not currently available
1 Minute
Writing Units/GenresQuick Clip
'Maintain Control During Mini-Lessons'
Not currently available
4 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopQuick Clip
'Assess Vocabulary with Cloze Passages'
Not currently available
5 Minutes
Content Area LiteracyQuick Clip
Recognizing the Six Traits: Grades 6-12 - Diocese
Duration: 45:34 | Grades 6-12
Not currently available
45 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopPlanned PDSecondaryKristina Smekens
Recognizing the Six Traits: Grades 3-5 - Diocese
Duration: 66:11 | Grades 3-5
Not currently available
66 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopPlanned PDIntermediateKristina Smekens
Recognizing the Six Traits: Grades K-2 - Diocese
Duration: 43:12 | Grades K-2
Not currently available
43 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopPlanned PDKristina SmekensPrimary
Relevant & Engaging Literacy PD - Diocese
On-demand streaming videos to boost achievement in reading and writing
Literacy Retreat 2018 Secret Site
Digital resources to support all six sessions of Literacy Retreat 2018
$350
Read Varied & Complex Texts Secret Site
Digital resources for the Read Varied & Complex Texts workshop
$350
Literacy Retreat 2014 Secret Site
Digital resources for the Literacy Retreat 2014
$350
18 Power Strategies Secret Site
Digital resources for 18 Power Strategies
$350
Literacy Retreat 2017 Secret Site
Digital resources for the Literacy Retreat 2017 Sessions
$350
Literacy Retreat 2013 Secret Site
Digital resources for the Literacy Retreat 2013
$350
Literacy Retreat 2012 Secret Site
Digital resources for Literacy Retreat 2012
$350
Content-Area Literacy Secret Site
Digital resources for the Content-Area Literacy workshop
$350
Literacy Retreat 2012 Pre-Conference Secret Site
Digital resources for the Pre-Conference 2012 Literacy Retreat
$350
Launching the Writer's Workshop Grades 3-12 Digital Resources
Digital resources for Launching the Writer's Workshop
$350
Launching the Writer's Workshop Secret Site
Digital resources for Launching the Writer's Workshop
$350
Discipline-Specific Literacy Secret Site
Digital resources for the Disciplinary Literacy workshop
$350
Planning & Facilitating a Close Reading Secret Site
Digital resources for Planning & Facilitating a Close Reading
$350
Writing Remix 2018 Secret Site
$700
'Track Individual Ideas to Analyze Their Influences'
Not currently available
4 Minutes
Reading ComprehensionIntermediateSecondaryQuick ClipPrimary
'Define Visual Evidence as Observable Details'
Not currently available
3 Minutes
Writing About ReadingIntermediateSecondaryQuick ClipPrimary
'Identify the Skill First & the Text Second'
Not currently available
4 Minutes
Reading ComprehensionIntermediateSecondaryQuick Clip
'Prove Reader Curiosity with the Right Text'
Not currently available
3 Minutes
Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip
'Clarify That Voice is a Choice'
Not currently available
1 Minute
Writing Mini-LessonsQuick Clip
'Enhance Learning with Active Instruction'
Not currently available
6 Minutes
Reader's WorkshopQuick Clip
'Alert Readers to Subtle Misspellings in Fake Websites'
Not currently available
2 Minutes
Reader's WorkshopQuick Clip
'Create a Writing Curriculum of Mini-Units'
Not currently available
6 Minutes
Writing Units/GenresQuick Clip
'Take Advantage of Root-Word Instruction'
Not currently available
1 Minute
Reading ComprehensionQuick ClipKristi McCullough
'Fit the Writer's Workshop into your Schedule'
Not currently available
60 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopKristina Smekens
'Adapt the Storyboard to Fit All Chronological Texts'
Not currently available
2 Minutes
Writing Mini-LessonsQuick Clip
'Track Main Ideas And Details Within A Dissected Web'
Not currently available
2 Minutes
Writing Mini-LessonsQuick Clip
'Maximize the Power of the Writer's Notebook'
Not currently available
61 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopKristina Smekens
'Adjust a T-Chart to Fit Various Text Structures'
Not currently available
4 Minutes
Writing Mini-LessonsQuick Clip
Launching the Writer's Workshop: Grades K-2
$139
"Launching the Writer's Workshop: Grades K-2"
$139
'Compare Vocabulary Study to Dating'
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2 Minutes
Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip
'Follow Explicit Instruction with Close-Reading Experiences'
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1 Minute
Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip
'Identify Text Worthy of a Close Reading'
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4 Minutes
Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip
'Culminate a Close Reading with a Writing Task'
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4 Minutes
Writing About ReadingQuick Clip
'Provide A Listening Purpose During Author's Chair'
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2 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopQuick Clip
'Balance Evidence v. Elaboration in Reading Responses'
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4 Minutes
Writing About ReadingQuick Clip
'Troubleshoot Evidence Errors in Reading Responses'
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2 Minutes
Writing About ReadingQuick Clip
'Synthesize & Cite Evidence from Multiple Sources'
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2 Minutes
Writing About ReadingQuick Clip
'3 Test-Prep Power Strategies'
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59 Minutes
Standardized TestsPlanned PDIntermediateSecondaryKristina Smekens
'Find the Story within the Problem'
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4 Minutes
Content Area LiteracyQuick Clip
'Generate More First Drafts than Final Drafts'
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2 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopQuick Clip
'Emphasize the "Trump" Traits'
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2 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopQuick Clip
'Teach One Skill Across 3+ Days'
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2 Minutes
Writing Mini-LessonsQuick Clip
Writing Remix 2019 Secret Site
$700
'Introduce 1-2 New Skills Per Mini-Unit'
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2 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopQuick Clip
'Go Beyond a Model; Reveal a Think Aloud'
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2 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopQuick Clip
'Vary Time Spent in Writing the Process'
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2 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopQuick Clip
'Separate Information by Source & Perspective'
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2 Minutes
Writing Units/GenresQuick Clip
'Go Beyond Highlighting -- Expect Why-Lighting'
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3 Minutes
Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip
'Annotate Based on the Reading Purpose'
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3 Minutes
Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip
'Return to Annotations After Reading'
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1 Minute
Writing About ReadingQuick Clip
'Broaden the Meaning of Text-to-World Connections'
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3 Minutes
Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip
Literacy Retreat 2019 Secret Site
$700
'Tempt Readers with Booktalks'
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1 Minute
Reader's WorkshopQuick Clip
'Require Students to Listen During Conversations with Talk Moves'
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5 Minutes
Reader's WorkshopQuick Clip
'Clarify the role of Wikipedia'
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4 Minutes
Writing Units/GenresQuick Clip
Strategies for Teaching Small-Group Guided Reading
$139
"Strategies for Teaching Small-Group Guided Reading"
$139
'Balance On-paper and On-screen Experiences'
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3 Minutes
Reader's WorkshopQuick Clip
'Use a Six-Traits Rubric for Efficient Assessment'
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5 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopQuick Clip
'Tweak the Six-Traits Rubric for Different Units'
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3 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopQuick Clip
'Communicate Feedback within the Writing Rubric'
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2 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopQuick Clip
'Cross the Bridge of Fluency'
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2 Minutes
Reader's WorkshopQuick Clip
An Introduction to Literacy Stations
$139
"An Introduction to Literacy Stations"
$139
'Support writers when they need help'
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3 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopQuick Clip
'Develop Independent First-Draft Spellers'
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4 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopQuick Clip
'Establish a "Done" List'
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3 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopQuick Clip
"Teaching Writing Skills All Year Long: Grades K-2"
$139
Teaching Writing Skills All Year Long: Grades K-2
$139
"Teaching Writing Skills All Year Long: Grades 3-12"
$139
Teaching Writing Skills All Year Long: Grades 3-12
$139
'Execute the 3 Parts of a Writer's Workshop'
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2 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopQuick Clip
'Evaluate When to Introduce a Digital Writer's Notebook'
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2 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopQuick Clip
'Explain the Value of Multiple Sources'
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2 Minutes
Text SelectionQuick Clip
'Focus on the Little Words in Math Story Problems'
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3 Minutes
Content LiteracyQuick Clip
'Mark New and Contradictory Information'
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3 Minutes
Writing About ReadingQuick Clip
'Learning Path: Grades 6-12'
'Learning Path: Grades 3-5'
'Learning Path: Grades K-2'
'Use Songs to Introduce Comprehension Strategies'
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3 Minutes
Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip
'Live Coaching Call: Rolling Out the Trait Language with Mentor Texts'
Learn implementation strategies to support the webPD series, "Rolling Out the Trait Language to Students."
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30 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopWriting Mini-LessonsRolling Out the Trait Language with Mentor Texts
'Clarify Summary Versus Synthesis'
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5 Minutes
Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip
'Teach Conventions in Context'
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5 Minutes
Writing Units/GenresQuick Clip
'Live Coaching Call: Writer's Workshop Procedures with a focus on Engagement during the Mini-Lesson'
Learn implementation strategies to support the webPD session, "Writer's Workshop Procedures."
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30 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopWriting Mini-LessonsEngagement during Writing Mini-Lessons
'Target Grammar Skills within Writing Units'
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2 Minutes
Writing Units/GenresQuick ClipConventions in Writing Units
Literacy Retreat 2019: Synthesize Information from Several Sources
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'Reteach Grammar Skills in Maintenance Mini-Lessons'
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3 Minutes
Writing Units/GenresReteach Grammar Skills
'Live Coaching Call: Delivering Dynamic Mini-Lessons in Writing with a focus on Step 2: The Think Aloud'
Learn implementation strategies to support the webPD series, "Delivering Dynamic Mini-Lessons in Writing."
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30 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopWriting Mini-LessonsLeading Think Alouds
'Teach Explicitly--I do, You Watch & Listen'
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5 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopReader's WorkshopQuick ClipI do, You Watch & Listen
'Adjust the Writing Process for Digital Devices'
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4 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopQuick ClipDigital Writing Process
'Live Coaching Call: Trait-Based Mini-Lessons with a Focus on the Trait of Ideas'
Learn implementation strategies to support the webPD series, "Trait-Based Mini Lessons."
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30 Minutes
Writing Mini-LessonsTrait-Based Mini-Lessons Trait of Ideas
'Tie Every Comprehension Lesson to the Inference Silhouette'
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3 Minutes
Reading ComprehensionQuick ClipAll Comprehension = Inference
"14 Power Strategies to Boost Reading & Writing Achievement on Standardized Tests"
$264
14 Power Strategies to Boost Reading & Writing Achievement on Standardized Tests
$264
'Identify "Relevant" Textual Details per Reading Standard'
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3 Minutes
Reading ComprehensionQuick ClipIdentify Relevant Textual Details
'Live Coaching Call: Align With the Strongest Position'
Learn implementation strategies to support the webPD video , "Align with the Strongest Position"
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30 Minutes
Writing Units/GenresAlign with the Strongest Position
'Activate Background Knowledge When Inferring'
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3 Minutes
Reading ComprehensionQuick ClipInfer with Background Knowledge
'Prompt Readers When Their Inferences are Off Track'
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2 Minutes
Reading ComprehensionQuick ClipPrompt Off-Track Inferences
'Live Coaching Call: Prioritize Persuasive Reasons'
Learn implementation strategies to support the webPD video , "Prioritize Persuasive Reasons"
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30 Minutes
Writing Units/GenresPrioritize Persuasive Reasons
'Make Notes During Writer Conferences'
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4 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopQuick ClipMake Writer-Conference Notes
'Generate Narratives in Response to Reading'
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5 Minutes
Writing Units/GenresQuick ClipNarrative Responses
'Live Coaching Call: Create a Curriculum of Mini-Units'
Learn implementation strategies to support the webPD video, "Create a Writing Curriculum of Mini-Units."
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30 Minutes
Writing Units/GenresCreate a Curriculum of Mini-Units
'How do you add more elaboration to Yes, MA'AM?'
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2 Minutes
Writing About ReadingStandardized Tests
'Where can I find sources for short videos for note-taking practice?'
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5 Minutes
Writing About ReadingStandardized Tests
'Which assessment should I use to measure reading progress?'
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11 Minutes
Reader's Workshop
'Live Coaching Call: 3 Test-Prep Series—Strategy #1: Making Inferences'
Learn implementation strategies to support the webPD video, "3 Test-Prep Power Strategies."
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30 Minutes
Standardized TestsTest Prep Strategy #1 Making Inferences
'Live Coaching Call: 3 Test-Prep Series—Strategy #2: Strong Constructed Responses'
Learn implementation strategies to support the webPD video, "3 Test-Prep Power Strategies."
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30 Minutes
Standardized TestsTest Prep Strategy #2 Constructed Responses
'How do I balance long, traditional versus short research-writing tasks?'
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5 Minutes
Writing Units/GenresResearch Writing Practice
'How do you adjust the writing process for 2 weeks versus 2 days?'
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2 Minutes
Writer's WorkshopAdjust the Writing Process
'How do you draw the Silhouette Head on chart paper?'
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1 Minute
Kristina SmekensQuick ClipTip for Drawing the Silhouette Head
'How do the 6 Traits fit within the state writing rubrics?'
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3 Minutes
Standardized TestsKristina SmekensQuick Clip6 Traits in the Test Rubrics
'How do you make reading fun?'
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5 Minutes
Reading ComprehensionKristina SmekensQuick ClipCreating an 'Edu-taining' Attitude
'How does Yes, MA'AM fit with RACE and CER?'
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2 Minutes
Writing Mini-LessonsKristina SmekensQuick ClipYes, MA'AM Race Cer
'Live Coaching Call: Increase Reading Assessment Scores: Determine Main Idea'
Learn implementation strategies to support the webPD series, "Increase Reading Assessment Scores."
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30 Minutes
Writing About ReadingScienceOrganization Mini-LessonsMathStandardized Writing AssessmentsIncrease Reading Assessment ScoresIncrease Reading Assessment Scores Main Idea
'Should direct quotes be included in summary writing?'
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2 Minutes
Writing About ReadingKristina SmekensQuick Clip
'How do I plan a comprehension mini-lesson?'
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8 minutes
Reading ComprehensionKristina SmekensQuick Clip
'How should students incorporate evidence in a narrative response?'
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7 minutes
Writing About ReadingKristina SmekensQuick ClipEvidence in Narrative Responses
'Craft Powerful eLearning Writing Tasks'
Duration: 57:35 | Grades K-12
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57 minutes
Planned PDIntermediateKristina SmekensPrimaryCraft Powerful eLearning Writing Tasks
'Craft Productive Remote-Learning Literacy Tasks'
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35 minutes
Planned PDIntermediateSecondaryKristina SmekensPrimaryeLearning
'Deliver Effective Remote-Teaching Instruction'
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35 minutes
Planned PDIntermediateSecondaryKristina SmekensPrimaryeLearning
'How can we utilize classroom supplies safely?'
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Quick ClipKristi McCullougheLearning
'How do I plan for literacy stations during the COVID era?'
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6 minutes
Quick ClipKristi McCulloughElementary Literacy StationseLearning
'How can I be intentional about building an inclusive learning environment?'
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3 minutes
Quick ClipConnie Williamson
'Where can I find the texts and resources used within the free Literacy eLessons?'
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Kristina SmekensQuick ClipeLearning
'How can I use role-playing to build cultural awareness?'
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3 minutes
Quick ClipConnie Williamson
'How do read alouds fit within remote learning?'
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4 minutes
Kristina SmekensQuick ClipeLearning
'How do you prepare students to synthesize when reading off a screen?'
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3 minutes
Kristina SmekensQuick ClipSynthesize & Cite Evidence
'What annotation expectations should I have for struggling readers?'
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7 minutes
Kristina SmekensQuick ClipAnnotations after Reading
'How do you explain main idea versus topic?'
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1 minute
Key Details/Main Idea/& ThemeKristina SmekensQuick Clip
How can I make community building part of my regular routine?
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3 minutes
Quick ClipConnie Williamson
'How do I launch a digital writer’s notebook?'
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4 minutes
Kristina SmekensQuick ClipDigital Writer's Notebooks
'How do I manage guided reading groups with live video?'
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2 minutes
Quick ClipKristi McCullougheLearning
'Revise and Rethink eLearning'
Duration: 51:11 | Grades K-12
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51 minutes
eLearningNadine Gilkison
'Ignite Influencers: Teaching with an "INSTA" Frame of Mind'
Duration: 47:01 | Grades K-12
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47 minutes
eLearningNadine Gilkison
'Personalize Learning with Hyperdocs'
Duration: 52:30 | Grades K-12
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52 minutes
Nadine GilkisonHyperdocs
'Design Digital Content that Fosters Interaction and Engagement'
Duration: 47:26 | Grades K-12
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47 minutes
Content EngagementeLearningNadine Gilkison
'Use Tech to Support Struggling Readers'
Duration: 43:49 | Grades K-12
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44 minutes
Small Group for Early/Beginning ReaderseLearningNadine Gilkison
'What do you teach after introducing the Six Traits of Writing?'
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4 minutes
Six TraitsKristina SmekensQuick Clip
'How can I motivate my students to work together better?'
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2 minutes
Quick ClipConnie Williamson
'How do I take my favorite Smekens strategies and make them digital and interactive?'
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6 minutes
Quick ClipBridget Longmeier
'How can I use Flipgrid to practice retelling?'
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3 minutes
eLearningBridget Longmeier
'How do I prepare for tough class discussions?'
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2 minutes
IntermediateSecondaryPrimaryConnie Williamson
'How do I teach my students to write effective emails?'
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7 minutes
IntermediateSecondaryKristina SmekensPrimaryeLearning