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"Six Traits of Writing: Implementation Strategies"

"Six Traits of Writing: Implementation Strategies"

Best-practice strategies for teaching the Six Traits all year long

"14 Power Strategies to Boost Reading & Writing Achievement on Standardized Tests"

"14 Power Strategies to Boost Reading & Writing Achievement on Standardized Tests"

"Utilizing Data to Differentiate Small-Group Guided Reading"

"Utilizing Data to Differentiate Small-Group Guided Reading"

"Developing A Reading Road Map for Teaching Comprehension"

"Developing A Reading Road Map for Teaching Comprehension"

"Delivering Explicit & Engaging Comprehension Mini-Lessons"

"Delivering Explicit & Engaging Comprehension Mini-Lessons"

"Writing After a Close Reading"

"Writing After a Close Reading"

"Planning & Facilitating a Close Reading"

"Planning & Facilitating a Close Reading"

"Launching the Writer's Workshop: Grades 3-12"

"Launching the Writer's Workshop: Grades 3-12"

"Strategies to Teach Argumentative Writing"

"Strategies to Teach Argumentative Writing"

"Strategies to Teach Informative Writing"

"Strategies to Teach Informative Writing"

Developing a Reading Road Map for Teaching Comprehension Secret Site

Developing a Reading Road Map for Teaching Comprehension Secret Site

Digital resources for Developing a Reading Road Map

Delivering Explicit & Engaging Comprehension Mini-Lessons Secret Site

Delivering Explicit & Engaging Comprehension Mini-Lessons Secret Site

Digital resources for Delivering Explicit & Engaging Comprehension Mini-Lessons

Writing Remix 2017 Secret Site

Writing Remix 2017 Secret Site

Digital resources for all five strands of the Writing Remix workshop

Strategies for Teaching K-5 Small-Group Guided Reading Secret Site

Strategies for Teaching K-5 Small-Group Guided Reading Secret Site

Digital resources for the Teaching K-5 Reading with Small-Group Instruction workshop

Utilizing Data to Differentiate Small-Group Guided Reading Secret Site

Utilizing Data to Differentiate Small-Group Guided Reading Secret Site

Digital resources for Utilizing Data to Differentiate Small-Group Guided Reading

Deepening Comprehension with the Six Steps of Vocabulary Instruction Secret Site

Deepening Comprehension with the Six Steps of Vocabulary Instruction Secret Site

Digital resources for Deepening the Six Steps of Vocabulary Instruction

An Introduction to Literacy Stations Secret Site

An Introduction to Literacy Stations Secret Site

Digital resources for An Introduction to Literacy Stations

Launching an Effective K-5 Reading Block Secret Site

Launching an Effective K-5 Reading Block Secret Site

Digital resources for Launching an Effective K-5 Reading Block workshop

Launching the Writer's Workshop Grades K-2 Digital Resources

Launching the Writer's Workshop Grades K-2 Digital Resources

Digital resources for Launching the Writer's Workshop

Teaching Writing Skills All Year Long Secret Site

Teaching Writing Skills All Year Long Secret Site

Digital resources for Teaching Writing Skills All Year Long

Literacy Retreat 2016 Secret Site

Literacy Retreat 2016 Secret Site

Digital resources for all six sessions of the Literacy Retreat 2016

Literacy Retreat 2015 Secret Site

Literacy Retreat 2015 Secret Site

Digital resources for all 8 sessions of Literacy Retreat 2015

Dynamic Mini-Lessons for Teaching Writing Secret Site

Dynamic Mini-Lessons for Teaching Writing Secret Site

Digital resources for Dynamic Mini-Lessons for Teaching Writing

Strategies to Teach Argumentative Writing Secret Site

Strategies to Teach Argumentative Writing Secret Site

Digital resources for Strategies to Teach Argumentative Writing

Strategies to Teach Informative Writing Secret Site

Strategies to Teach Informative Writing Secret Site

Digital resources for Strategies to Teach Informative Writing

Six Traits of Writing: An Introduction Secret Site

Six Traits of Writing: An Introduction Secret Site

Digital resources for Six Traits of Writing: An Introduction

Six Traits of Writing: Implementation Strategies Secret Site

Six Traits of Writing: Implementation Strategies Secret Site

Digital resources for Six Traits of Writing Implementation Strategies

Writing After a Close Reading Secret Site

Writing After a Close Reading Secret Site

Digital resources for Writing After a Close Reading

14 Power Strategies Secret Site

14 Power Strategies Secret Site

Digital resources for 14 Power Strategies

Utilizing Data to Differentiate Small-Group Guided Reading

Utilizing Data to Differentiate Small-Group Guided Reading

14 Power Strategies to Boost Reading & Writing Achievement on Standardized Tests

14 Power Strategies to Boost Reading & Writing Achievement on Standardized Tests

Strategies to Teach Informative Writing

Strategies to Teach Informative Writing

Strategies to Teach Argumentative Writing

Strategies to Teach Argumentative Writing

Planning & Facilitating a Close Reading

Planning & Facilitating a Close Reading

Writing After a Close Reading

Writing After a Close Reading

Delivering Explicit & Engaging Comprehension Mini-Lessons

Delivering Explicit & Engaging Comprehension Mini-Lessons

Developing A Reading Road Map for Teaching Comprehension

Developing A Reading Road Map for Teaching Comprehension

Launching the Writer's Workshop: Grades 3-12

Launching the Writer's Workshop: Grades 3-12

Six Traits of Writing: An Introduction

Six Traits of Writing: An Introduction

Best-practice strategies for teaching K-12 writing

Six Traits of Writing: Implementation Strategies

Six Traits of Writing: Implementation Strategies

Best-practice strategies for teaching the Six Traits all year long

'Introducing the 6 Traits in 6 Days with 1 Text: Grades 6-12'

'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

Writer's WorkshopClassroom ConnectionsPlanned PDSecondaryKristina Smekens

'Introducing the 6 Traits in 6 Days with 6 Texts: Grades 3-5'

'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

Writer's WorkshopClassroom ConnectionsPlanned PDIntermediateKristina Smekens

'Introducing the 6 Traits in 6 Days with 6 Texts: Grades K-2'

'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

Writer's WorkshopClassroom ConnectionsPlanned PDKristina SmekensPrimary

'Re-Introducing the 6 Traits in 6 Days with 1 Text'

'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

Writer's WorkshopClassroom ConnectionsPlanned PDIntermediateKristina SmekensPrimary

'Introducing Characters that Correspond with the 6 Traits'

'Introducing Characters that Correspond with the 6 Traits'

Part of the Classroom Connections series | Duration: 101:17 | Grades K-5

Not currently available

Writer's WorkshopClassroom ConnectionsPlanned PDIntermediateKristina SmekensPrimary

'Building Strong Paragraphs'

'Building Strong Paragraphs'

Part of the Classroom Connections series | Duration: 48:19 | Grades 5-8

Not currently available

Classroom ConnectionsWriting Mini-LessonsPlanned PDIntermediateSecondaryKristina Smekens

'Developing Ideas'

'Developing Ideas'

Part of the Classroom Connections series | Duration: 46:58 | Grades 2-4

Not currently available

Classroom ConnectionsWriting Mini-LessonsPlanned PDIntermediateKristina SmekensPrimary

'Citing Textual Evidence'

'Citing Textual Evidence'

Part of the Classroom Connections series | Duration: 47:13 | Grades 3-12

Not currently available

Classroom ConnectionsWriting About ReadingPlanned PDIntermediateSecondaryKristina Smekens

'Fine-Tuning Sentences: Grades 2-4'

'Fine-Tuning Sentences: Grades 2-4'

Part of the Classroom Connections series | Duration: 48:40 | Grades 2-4

Not currently available

Classroom ConnectionsWriting Mini-LessonsPlanned PDIntermediateKristina Smekens

'Fine-Tuning Sentences: Grades 5-12'

'Fine-Tuning Sentences: Grades 5-12'

Part of the Classroom Connections series | Duration: 46:58 | Grades 5-12

Not currently available

Classroom ConnectionsWriting Mini-LessonsPlanned PDIntermediateSecondaryKristina Smekens

'Developing Pictorial Writing Skills'

'Developing Pictorial Writing Skills'

Part of the Classroom Connections series | Duration: 48:44 | Grades PK-1

Not currently available

Classroom ConnectionsWriting Units/GenresPlanned PDKristina SmekensPrimary

'Incorporating Labeling & List-Writing Lessons'

'Incorporating Labeling & List-Writing Lessons'

Part of the Classroom Connections series | Duration: 51:47 | Grades PK-1

Not currently available

Classroom ConnectionsWriting Units/GenresPlanned PDKristina SmekensPrimary

'Teaching Persuasive Writing'

'Teaching Persuasive Writing'

Part of the Classroom Connections series | Duration: 46:20 | Grades 2-6

Not currently available

Classroom ConnectionsWriting Units/GenresPlanned PDIntermediateKristina SmekensPrimary

'Evaluate Text Features for Their Added Value'

'Evaluate Text Features for Their Added Value'

Not currently available

Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip

'Follow 5 Steps to Make an Inference'

'Follow 5 Steps to Make an Inference'

Not currently available

Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip

'Identify the Best Answers'

'Identify the Best Answers'

Not currently available

Standardized TestsQuick Clip

'Simulate Research-Writing Tasks During E-Learning'

'Simulate Research-Writing Tasks During E-Learning'

Not currently available

Standardized TestsQuick Clip

'Maximize On-Screen Reading Time'

'Maximize On-Screen Reading Time'

Not currently available

Standardized TestsQuick Clip

'Distinguish Reasons from Evidence'

'Distinguish Reasons from Evidence'

Not currently available

Writing Units/GenresQuick Clip

'Identify 10-15 General Academic Words per Grade'

'Identify 10-15 General Academic Words per Grade'

Not currently available

Content Area LiteracyQuick Clip

'Integrate Mentor Text Within Writing Instruction'

'Integrate Mentor Text Within Writing Instruction'

Not currently available

Writer's WorkshopQuick Clip

'Delivering Dynamic Comprehension Mini-Lessons'

'Delivering Dynamic Comprehension Mini-Lessons'

Duration: 63:40 | Grades K-12

Not currently available

Reading ComprehensionPlanned PDIntermediateSecondaryKristina SmekensPrimary

'Introducing Comprehension Strategies to Students'

'Introducing Comprehension Strategies to Students'

Duration: 62:34 | Grades K-12

Not currently available

Reading ComprehensionPlanned PDIntermediateSecondaryKristina SmekensPrimary

'Immersing Students in Complex Text'

'Immersing Students in Complex Text'

Duration: 49:27 | Grades 1-12

Not currently available

Reading ComprehensionPlanned PDIntermediateSecondaryKristina SmekensPrimary

'Strategies for Teaching Vocabulary'

'Strategies for Teaching Vocabulary'

Duration: 49:27 | Grades K-12

Not currently available

Content Area LiteracyPlanned PDIntermediateSecondaryKristina SmekensPrimary

'Understanding Disciplinary Literacy'

'Understanding Disciplinary Literacy'

Duration: 45:01 | Grades 5-12

Not currently available

Content Area LiteracyPlanned PDIntermediateSecondaryKristina Smekens

'Strategies for Teaching Content-Area Literacy'

'Strategies for Teaching Content-Area Literacy'

Duration: 50:32 | Grades 5-12

Not currently available

Content Area LiteracyPlanned PDIntermediateSecondaryKristina Smekens

'Teaching Informative Writing'

'Teaching Informative Writing'

Part of the Classroom Connections series | Duration: 47:19 | Grades 6-12

Not currently available

Classroom ConnectionsWriting Units/GenresPlanned PDSecondaryKristina Smekens

'Teaching Argumentative Writing'

'Teaching Argumentative Writing'

Part of the Classroom Connections series | Duration: 47:59 | Grades 6-12

Not currently available

Classroom ConnectionsWriting Units/GenresPlanned PDSecondaryKristina Smekens

'Strengthen the Organization of Nonfiction Notebooks'

'Strengthen the Organization of Nonfiction Notebooks'

Not currently available

Content Area LiteracyQuick Clip

'Engage Every Student with ESR's'

'Engage Every Student with ESR's'

Not currently available

Reader's WorkshopQuick Clip

'Use Movies to Introduce Comprehension'

'Use Movies to Introduce Comprehension'

Not currently available

Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip

'Measure a Text's Complexity'

'Measure a Text's Complexity'

Not currently available

Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip

'Adapt Yes, MA'AM to Fit Longer Essays'

'Adapt Yes, MA'AM to Fit Longer Essays'

Not currently available

Writing About ReadingQuick Clip

'Compare a Book to its Movie Version'

'Compare a Book to its Movie Version'

Not currently available

Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip

'Locate Test-Prep Resources'

'Locate Test-Prep Resources'

Not currently available

Standardized TestsQuick Clip

'Plan & Ask Text-Dependent Questions'

'Plan & Ask Text-Dependent Questions'

Not currently available

Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip

'Parallel Summary Writing with ESPN SportsCenter'

'Parallel Summary Writing with ESPN SportsCenter'

Not currently available

Writing About ReadingQuick Clip

'Integrate Information Across Diverse Media Formats'

'Integrate Information Across Diverse Media Formats'

Not currently available

Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip

'Remain Neutral When Asking "How do you know?"'

'Remain Neutral When Asking "How do you know?"'

Not currently available

Reader's WorkshopQuick Clip

'Define Evidence Versus Just a Detail'

'Define Evidence Versus Just a Detail'

Not currently available

Writing About ReadingQuick Clip

'Support Main Idea with Textual Evidence'

'Support Main Idea with Textual Evidence'

Not currently available

Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip

'Provide Frequent Opportunities to "Read" Visuals & Videos'

'Provide Frequent Opportunities to "Read" Visuals & Videos'

Not currently available

Reader's WorkshopQuick Clip

'Vary Text Types'

'Vary Text Types'

Not currently available

Reader's WorkshopQuick Clip

'Weave the What, Which, & Where into Textual Citations'

'Weave the What, Which, & Where into Textual Citations'

Not currently available

Writing About ReadingQuick Clip

'Restate the Question in a Constructed Response'

'Restate the Question in a Constructed Response'

Not currently available

Writing About ReadingQuick Clip

'Find Common Ground when Comparing Texts'

'Find Common Ground when Comparing Texts'

Not currently available

Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip

'Identify and Evaluate an Author's Ideas'

'Identify and Evaluate an Author's Ideas'

Not currently available

Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip

'Broaden Definition of Inference'

'Broaden Definition of Inference'

Not currently available

Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip

'Explore Bell-Ringer Options'

'Explore Bell-Ringer Options'

Not currently available

Reader's WorkshopQuick Clip

'Connect Ideas Within Paragraphs'

'Connect Ideas Within Paragraphs'

Not currently available

Writing Mini-LessonsQuick Clip

'Rework the Prompt to Serve as an Introduction'

'Rework the Prompt to Serve as an Introduction'

Not currently available

Standardized TestsQuick Clip

'Add 6 Types of Supporting Details'

'Add 6 Types of Supporting Details'

Not currently available

Writing Mini-LessonsQuick Clip

'Convert Rubric Scores to Grades'

'Convert Rubric Scores to Grades'

Not currently available

Writer's WorkshopQuick Clip

'Crescendo to the Strongest Persuasive Reason'

'Crescendo to the Strongest Persuasive Reason'

Not currently available

Writing Units/GenresQuick Clip

'Culminate Research with a Timeline'

'Culminate Research with a Timeline'

Not currently available

Writing Units/GenresQuick Clip

'Connect Writing Lessons to Concrete Triggers'

'Connect Writing Lessons to Concrete Triggers'

Not currently available

Writer's WorkshopQuick Clip

'Adjust Writer's Voice for Purpose & Audience'

'Adjust Writer's Voice for Purpose & Audience'

Not currently available

Writing Mini-LessonsQuick Clip

'Require WHAT & WHY in Primary Opinion Writing'

'Require WHAT & WHY in Primary Opinion Writing'

Not currently available

Writing Units/GenresQuick Clip

'Increase Test Success with Academic Vocabulary'

'Increase Test Success with Academic Vocabulary'

Not currently available

Standardized TestsQuick Clip

'Break Down Large Units into Small-Dose Writing Experiences'

'Break Down Large Units into Small-Dose Writing Experiences'

Not currently available

Writing Units/GenresQuick Clip

'Practice Punctuation with Conversation'

'Practice Punctuation with Conversation'

Not currently available

Writing Mini-LessonsQuick Clip

'Craft Informative Conclusions'

'Craft Informative Conclusions'

Not currently available

Writing Units/GenresQuick Clip

'Piece Together Informative Introductions'

'Piece Together Informative Introductions'

Not currently available

Writing Units/GenresQuick Clip

'Reflect, Don't Revise, Before Standardized Tests'

'Reflect, Don't Revise, Before Standardized Tests'

Not currently available

Standardized TestsQuick Clip

'Navigate the Internet'

'Navigate the Internet'

Not currently available

Writing Units/GenresQuick Clip

'Increase Writing Fluency in Primary Grades'

'Increase Writing Fluency in Primary Grades'

Not currently available

Writing Mini-LessonsQuick Clip

'Juggle Reader & Writer Workshops in 50 Minutes'

'Juggle Reader & Writer Workshops in 50 Minutes'

Not currently available

Reader's WorkshopQuick Clip

'Clarify "Developed" Versus "Details"'

'Clarify "Developed" Versus "Details"'

Not currently available

Writing Mini-LessonsQuick Clip

'Execute Mini-Lessons in 4 Steps'

'Execute Mini-Lessons in 4 Steps'

Not currently available

Writer's WorkshopQuick Clip

'Expect Students to Build their own Background Knowledge'

'Expect Students to Build their own Background Knowledge'

Not currently available

Reader's WorkshopQuick Clip

'Evaluate 4 Factors in Argument Analysis'

'Evaluate 4 Factors in Argument Analysis'

Not currently available

Writing Units/GenresQuick Clip

'Improve Comprehension of Math Word Problems'

'Improve Comprehension of Math Word Problems'

Not currently available

Content Area LiteracyQuick Clip

'Break Down Comprehension Strategies by Subskills'

'Break Down Comprehension Strategies by Subskills'

Not currently available

Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip

'Access Digital Texts for MS/HS ELA'

'Access Digital Texts for MS/HS ELA'

Not currently available

Reader's WorkshopQuick Clip

'Add Editorial Cartoons to Science & Social Studies'

'Add Editorial Cartoons to Science & Social Studies'

Not currently available

Content Area LiteracyQuick Clip

'Apply Transformation to Complex Concepts'

'Apply Transformation to Complex Concepts'

Not currently available

Content Area LiteracyQuick Clip

'Clarify Purpose versus Point of View versus Perspective'

'Clarify Purpose versus Point of View versus Perspective'

Not currently available

Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip

'Clarify Character Traits Versus Feelings'

'Clarify Character Traits Versus Feelings'

Not currently available

Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip

'Identify the Beginning, Middle, End of PK-1 Opinion Writing'

'Identify the Beginning, Middle, End of PK-1 Opinion Writing'

Not currently available

Writing Units/GenresQuick Clip

'Follow 4-Step Predictions in Science'

'Follow 4-Step Predictions in Science'

Not currently available

Content Area LiteracyQuick Clip

'Achieve Deep Synthesis'

'Achieve Deep Synthesis'

Not currently available

Reading ComprehensionPlanned PD

'Raise the Bar on Conventions'

'Raise the Bar on Conventions'

Not currently available

Writing Mini-LessonsPlanned PD

'Review Content with Engagement'

'Review Content with Engagement'

Not currently available

Content LiteracyPlanned PD

'Define What Makes a Source "Relevant"'

'Define What Makes a Source "Relevant"'

Not currently available

Writing About ReadingQuick Clip

'Omit "Examples" from Core Vocabulary Lists'

'Omit "Examples" from Core Vocabulary Lists'

Not currently available

Content Area LiteracyQuick Clip

'Convey Tone & Mood with Sentence Length'

'Convey Tone & Mood with Sentence Length'

Not currently available

Writing Mini-LessonsQuick Clip

'Connect Modes of Writing to Author's Purpose'

'Connect Modes of Writing to Author's Purpose'

Not currently available

Writing Units/GenresQuick Clip

'Master the 10 Anchor Reading Standards with a Cheat Sheet'

'Master the 10 Anchor Reading Standards with a Cheat Sheet'

Not currently available

Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip

'Paraphrase Author Ideas'

'Paraphrase Author Ideas'

Not currently available

Writing About ReadingQuick Clip

'Introducing Reading Voice and Thinking Voice'

'Introducing Reading Voice and Thinking Voice'

Not currently available

Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip

'Start and End Persuasive Pieces'

'Start and End Persuasive Pieces'

Not currently available

Writing Units/GenresQuick ClipStart & End Persuasive Pieces

'Define the Purpose of Every Grammar Skill'

'Define the Purpose of Every Grammar Skill'

Not currently available

Writing Mini-LessonsQuick Clip

'Translate Technical Symbols to Words'

'Translate Technical Symbols to Words'

Not currently available

Content Area LiteracyQuick Clip

'Hold Writer-Process Conferences Daily'

'Hold Writer-Process Conferences Daily'

Not currently available

Writer's WorkshopQuick Clip

'Create Group Products with Think, Ink, Pair, Square'

'Create Group Products with Think, Ink, Pair, Square'

Not currently available

Writer's WorkshopQuick Clip

'Recognize Cursor Symbols to Improve On-Screen Reading'

'Recognize Cursor Symbols to Improve On-Screen Reading'

Not currently available

Standardized TestsQuick Clip

'End a Constructed Response with an Explanation'

'End a Constructed Response with an Explanation'

Not currently available

Writing About ReadingQuick Clip

'Skim and Slim Portions of a Novel'

'Skim and Slim Portions of a Novel'

Not currently available

Reader's WorkshopQuick Clip

'Align with the Strongest Position'

'Align with the Strongest Position'

Not currently available

Writing Units/GenresQuick Clip

'Discern 3 Types of Syntheses'

'Discern 3 Types of Syntheses'

Not currently available

Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip

'Differentiate Between Themes and Topics'

'Differentiate Between Themes and Topics'

Not currently available

Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip

'Integrate Excerpts into Comprehension Instruction'

'Integrate Excerpts into Comprehension Instruction'

Not currently available

Reader's WorkshopQuick Clip

'Teach Readers How to Skim Long Texts'

'Teach Readers How to Skim Long Texts'

Not currently available

Standardized TestsQuick Clip

'Organize Information Collected from Sources'

'Organize Information Collected from Sources'

Not currently available

Writing Units/GenresQuick Clip

'Infer Perspective with TV Commercials'

'Infer Perspective with TV Commercials'

Not currently available

Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip

'Literacy Stations for Elementary Classrooms'

'Literacy Stations for Elementary Classrooms'

Duration: 41:08 | Grades K-5

Not currently available

Reader's WorkshopPlanned PDIntermediatePrimaryKristi McCullough

'Leading an Effective Reading Block'

'Leading an Effective Reading Block'

Duration: 49:48 | Grades K-5

Not currently available

Reader's WorkshopPlanned PDIntermediatePrimaryKristi McCullough

'Using the Classroom Library to Build Stamina'

'Using the Classroom Library to Build Stamina'

Duration: 48:30 | Grades K-5 | Literacy Station Launch #1

Not currently available

Reader's WorkshopPlanned PDIntermediatePrimaryKristi McCullough

'Implementing Literacy Stations for Fluency'

'Implementing Literacy Stations for Fluency'

Duration: 43:54 | Grades K-5 | Literacy Station Launch #2

Not currently available

Reader's WorkshopPlanned PDIntermediatePrimaryKristi McCullough

'Implementing Literacy Stations for Word Work'

'Implementing Literacy Stations for Word Work'

Duration: 45:46 | Grades K-5 | Literacy Station Launch #3

Not currently available

Reader's WorkshopPlanned PDIntermediatePrimaryKristi McCullough

'Implementing Literacy Stations for Reading Response & Listening'

'Implementing Literacy Stations for Reading Response & Listening'

Duration: 41:46 | Grades K-5 | Literacy Station Launch #4 & #5

Not currently available

Reader's WorkshopPlanned PDIntermediatePrimaryKristi McCullough

'Refining Literacy Stations for the Rest of the Year'

'Refining Literacy Stations for the Rest of the Year'

Duration: 49:07 | Grades K-5

Not currently available

Reader's WorkshopPlanned PDIntermediatePrimaryKristi McCullough

'Creating & Conducting Differentiated Small Groups'

'Creating & Conducting Differentiated Small Groups'

Duration: 47:30 | Grades K-5

Not currently available

Reader's WorkshopPlanned PDIntermediatePrimaryKristi McCullough

'Differentiating Small-Group Instruction for Pre-A/Emergent Readers'

'Differentiating Small-Group Instruction for Pre-A/Emergent Readers'

Duration: 53:07 | Grades K-5

Not currently available

Reader's WorkshopPlanned PDIntermediatePrimaryKristi McCullough

'Differentiating Small-Group Instruction for Early/Beginning Readers'

'Differentiating Small-Group Instruction for Early/Beginning Readers'

Duration: 45:36 | K-5

Not currently available

Reader's WorkshopPlanned PDIntermediatePrimaryKristi McCullough

'Differentiating Small-Group Instruction for Transitional Readers'

'Differentiating Small-Group Instruction for Transitional Readers'

Duration: 48:32 | Grades K-5

Not currently available

Reader's WorkshopPlanned PDIntermediatePrimaryKristi McCullough

'Differentiating Small-Group Instruction for Fluent Readers'

'Differentiating Small-Group Instruction for Fluent Readers'

Duration: 45:10 | Grades K-5

Not currently available

Reader's WorkshopPlanned PDIntermediatePrimaryKristi McCullough

'Achieving a Close Reading in 5 Steps'

'Achieving a Close Reading in 5 Steps'

Duration: 48:48 | Grades K-12

Not currently available

Reading ComprehensionPlanned PDIntermediateSecondaryKristina SmekensPrimary

'Writing After a Close Reading'

'Writing After a Close Reading'

Duration: 37:44 | Grades K-12

Not currently available

Writing About ReadingPlanned PDIntermediateSecondaryKristina SmekensPrimary

'5 Strategies to Increase Students' Reading Assessment Test Scores'

'5 Strategies to Increase Students' Reading Assessment Test Scores'

Duration: 45:26 | Grades 3-12

Not currently available

Standardized TestsPlanned PDIntermediateSecondaryKristina Smekens

'Delivering Dynamic Mini-Lessons in Writing: Grades K-1'

'Delivering Dynamic Mini-Lessons in Writing: Grades K-1'

Duration: 43:25 | Grades K-1

Not currently available

Writer's WorkshopPlanned PDKristina SmekensPrimary

'Delivering Dynamic Mini-Lessons in Writing: Grades 2-5'

'Delivering Dynamic Mini-Lessons in Writing: Grades 2-5'

Duration: 42:19 | Grades 2-5

Not currently available

Writer's WorkshopPlanned PDIntermediateKristina Smekens

'Delivering Dynamic Mini-Lessons in Writing: Grades 6-12'

'Delivering Dynamic Mini-Lessons in Writing: Grades 6-12'

Duration: 39:02 | Grades 6-12

Not currently available

Writer's WorkshopPlanned PDSecondaryKristina Smekens

'Recognizing the Six Traits: Grades K-2'

'Recognizing the Six Traits: Grades K-2'

Duration: 43:12 | Grades K-2

Not currently available

Writer's WorkshopPlanned PDKristina SmekensPrimary

'Recognizing the Six Traits: Grades 3-5'

'Recognizing the Six Traits: Grades 3-5'

Duration: 66:11 | Grades 3-5

Not currently available

Writer's WorkshopPlanned PDIntermediateKristina Smekens

'Incorporate Persuasive, Informative, & Narrative Writing in PK-1'

'Incorporate Persuasive, Informative, & Narrative Writing in PK-1'

Not currently available

Standardized TestsQuick Clip

'Revise Ideas with Spider-Leg Sentences'

'Revise Ideas with Spider-Leg Sentences'

Part of the Classroom Connections series | Duration: 23:44 | Grades K-2

Not currently available

Classroom ConnectionsWriting Mini-LessonsPlanned PDKristina SmekensPrimary

'Add Beginnings & Endings to Middles'

'Add Beginnings & Endings to Middles'

Part of the Classroom Connections series | Duration: 19:59 | Grades K-2

Not currently available

Classroom ConnectionsWriting Mini-LessonsPlanned PDKristina SmekensPrimary

'Scaffold Writing Experiences'

'Scaffold Writing Experiences'

Not currently available

Writing Units/GenresQuick Clip

'Launching the Writer's Workshop Procedures'

'Launching the Writer's Workshop Procedures'

Duration: 47:31 | Grades K-12

Not currently available

Writer's WorkshopPlanned PDIntermediateSecondaryKristina SmekensPrimary

'Building Kid-Friendly Writing Rubrics: Grades 2-12'

'Building Kid-Friendly Writing Rubrics: Grades 2-12'

Duration: 51:04 | Grades 2-12

Not currently available

Writer's WorkshopPlanned PDIntermediateSecondaryKristina Smekens

'Building Kid-Friendly Writing Rubrics: Grades PK-1'

'Building Kid-Friendly Writing Rubrics: Grades PK-1'

Duration: 47:23 | Grades PK-1

Not currently available

Writer's WorkshopPlanned PDKristina SmekensPrimary

'Delivering Trait-Based Mini-Lessons in Writing: Grades 6-12'

'Delivering Trait-Based Mini-Lessons in Writing: Grades 6-12'

Duration: 50:58 | Grades 6-12

Not currently available

Writing Mini-LessonsPlanned PDSecondaryKristina Smekens

'Delivering Trait-Based Mini-Lessons in Writing: Grades 2-5'

'Delivering Trait-Based Mini-Lessons in Writing: Grades 2-5'

Duration: 45:51 | Grades 2-5

Not currently available

Writing Mini-LessonsPlanned PDIntermediateKristina SmekensPrimary

'Delivering Trait-Based Mini-Lessons in Writing: Grades K-1'

'Delivering Trait-Based Mini-Lessons in Writing: Grades K-1'

Duration: 43:30 | Grades K-1

Not currently available

Writing Mini-LessonsPlanned PDKristina SmekensPrimary

'Rolling Out the Trait Language to Students: Grades 6-12'

'Rolling Out the Trait Language to Students: Grades 6-12'

Duration: 51:19 | Grades 6-12

Not currently available

Writer's WorkshopPlanned PDSecondaryKristina Smekens

'Rolling Out the Trait Language to Students: Grades 2-5'

'Rolling Out the Trait Language to Students: Grades 2-5'

Duration: 38:53 | Grades 2-5

Not currently available

Writer's WorkshopPlanned PDIntermediateKristina Smekens

'Rolling Out the Trait Language to Students: Grades K-1'

'Rolling Out the Trait Language to Students: Grades K-1'

Duration: 61:17 | Grades K-1

Not currently available

Writer's WorkshopPlanned PDKristina SmekensPrimary

'Recognizing the Six Traits: Grades 6-12'

'Recognizing the Six Traits: Grades 6-12'

Duration: 45:34 | Grades 6-12

Not currently available

Writer's WorkshopPlanned PDSecondaryKristina Smekens

'Plan Problems into Narrative Pieces'

'Plan Problems into Narrative Pieces'

Not currently available

Writing Units/GenresQuick Clip

'Maintain Control During Mini-Lessons'

'Maintain Control During Mini-Lessons'

Not currently available

Writer's WorkshopQuick Clip

'Assess Vocabulary with Cloze Passages'

'Assess Vocabulary with Cloze Passages'

Not currently available

Content Area LiteracyQuick Clip

Recognizing the Six Traits: Grades 6-12 - Diocese

Recognizing the Six Traits: Grades 6-12 - Diocese

Duration: 45:34 | Grades 6-12

Not currently available

Writer's WorkshopPlanned PDSecondaryKristina Smekens

Recognizing the Six Traits: Grades 3-5 - Diocese

Recognizing the Six Traits: Grades 3-5 - Diocese

Duration: 66:11 | Grades 3-5

Not currently available

Writer's WorkshopPlanned PDIntermediateKristina Smekens

Recognizing the Six Traits: Grades K-2 - Diocese

Recognizing the Six Traits: Grades K-2 - Diocese

Duration: 43:12 | Grades K-2

Not currently available

Writer's WorkshopPlanned PDKristina SmekensPrimary

Relevant & Engaging Literacy PD - Diocese

Relevant & Engaging Literacy PD - Diocese

On-demand streaming videos to boost achievement in reading and writing

Get started with webPD - Verified View

Get started with webPD - Verified View

On-demand streaming videos to boost achievement in reading and writing

Literacy Retreat 2018 Secret Site

Literacy Retreat 2018 Secret Site

Digital resources to support all six sessions of Literacy Retreat 2018

Read Varied & Complex Texts Secret Site

Read Varied & Complex Texts Secret Site

Digital resources for the Read Varied & Complex Texts workshop

Literacy Retreat 2014 Secret Site

Literacy Retreat 2014 Secret Site

Digital resources for the Literacy Retreat 2014

18 Power Strategies Secret Site

18 Power Strategies Secret Site

Digital resources for 18 Power Strategies

Literacy Retreat 2017 Secret Site

Literacy Retreat 2017 Secret Site

Digital resources for the Literacy Retreat 2017 Sessions

Literacy Retreat 2013 Secret Site

Literacy Retreat 2013 Secret Site

Digital resources for the Literacy Retreat 2013

Literacy Retreat 2012 Secret Site

Literacy Retreat 2012 Secret Site

Digital resources for Literacy Retreat 2012

Content-Area Literacy Secret Site

Content-Area Literacy Secret Site

Digital resources for the Content-Area Literacy workshop

Literacy Retreat 2012 Pre-Conference Secret Site

Literacy Retreat 2012 Pre-Conference Secret Site

Digital resources for the Pre-Conference 2012 Literacy Retreat

Launching the Writer's Workshop Grades 3-12 Digital Resources

Launching the Writer's Workshop Grades 3-12 Digital Resources

Digital resources for Launching the Writer's Workshop

Launching the Writer's Workshop Secret Site

Launching the Writer's Workshop Secret Site

Digital resources for Launching the Writer's Workshop

Discipline-Specific Literacy Secret Site

Discipline-Specific Literacy Secret Site

Digital resources for the Disciplinary Literacy workshop

Planning & Facilitating a Close Reading Secret Site

Planning & Facilitating a Close Reading Secret Site

Digital resources for Planning & Facilitating a Close Reading

Writing Remix 2018 Secret Site

Writing Remix 2018 Secret Site

'Track Individual Ideas to Analyze Their Influences'

'Track Individual Ideas to Analyze Their Influences'

Not currently available

Reading ComprehensionIntermediateSecondaryQuick ClipPrimary

'Define Visual Evidence as Observable Details'

'Define Visual Evidence as Observable Details'

Not currently available

Writing About ReadingIntermediateSecondaryQuick ClipPrimary

'Identify the Skill First & the Text Second'

'Identify the Skill First & the Text Second'

Not currently available

Reading ComprehensionIntermediateSecondaryQuick Clip

'Prove Reader Curiosity with the Right Text'

'Prove Reader Curiosity with the Right Text'

Not currently available

Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip

'Clarify That Voice is a Choice'

'Clarify That Voice is a Choice'

Not currently available

Writing Mini-LessonsQuick Clip

'Enhance Learning with Active Instruction'

'Enhance Learning with Active Instruction'

Not currently available

Reader's WorkshopQuick Clip

'Alert Readers to Subtle Misspellings in Fake Websites'

'Alert Readers to Subtle Misspellings in Fake Websites'

Not currently available

Reader's WorkshopQuick Clip

'Create a Writing Curriculum of Mini-Units'

'Create a Writing Curriculum of Mini-Units'

Not currently available

Writing Units/GenresQuick Clip

'Take Advantage of Root-Word Instruction'

'Take Advantage of Root-Word Instruction'

Not currently available

Reading ComprehensionQuick ClipKristi McCullough

'Fit the Writer's Workshop into your Schedule'

'Fit the Writer's Workshop into your Schedule'

Not currently available

Writer's WorkshopKristina Smekens

'Adapt the Storyboard to Fit All Chronological Texts'

'Adapt the Storyboard to Fit All Chronological Texts'

Not currently available

Writing Mini-LessonsQuick Clip

'Track Main Ideas And Details Within A Dissected Web'

'Track Main Ideas And Details Within A Dissected Web'

Not currently available

Writing Mini-LessonsQuick Clip

'Maximize the Power of the Writer's Notebook'

'Maximize the Power of the Writer's Notebook'

Not currently available

Writer's WorkshopKristina Smekens

'Adjust a T-Chart to Fit Various Text Structures'

'Adjust a T-Chart to Fit Various Text Structures'

Not currently available

Writing Mini-LessonsQuick Clip

Launching the Writer's Workshop: Grades K-2

Launching the Writer's Workshop: Grades K-2

"Launching the Writer's Workshop: Grades K-2"

"Launching the Writer's Workshop: Grades K-2"

'Compare Vocabulary Study to Dating'

'Compare Vocabulary Study to Dating'

Not currently available

Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip

'Follow Explicit Instruction with Close-Reading Experiences'

'Follow Explicit Instruction with Close-Reading Experiences'

Not currently available

Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip

'Identify Text Worthy of a Close Reading'

'Identify Text Worthy of a Close Reading'

Not currently available

Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip

'Culminate a Close Reading with a Writing Task'

'Culminate a Close Reading with a Writing Task'

Not currently available

Writing About ReadingQuick Clip

'Provide A Listening Purpose During Author's Chair'

'Provide A Listening Purpose During Author's Chair'

Not currently available

Writer's WorkshopQuick Clip

'Balance Evidence v. Elaboration in Reading Responses'

'Balance Evidence v. Elaboration in Reading Responses'

Not currently available

Writing About ReadingQuick Clip

'Troubleshoot Evidence Errors in Reading Responses'

'Troubleshoot Evidence Errors in Reading Responses'

Not currently available

Writing About ReadingQuick Clip

'Synthesize & Cite Evidence from Multiple Sources'

'Synthesize & Cite Evidence from Multiple Sources'

Not currently available

Writing About ReadingQuick Clip

'3 Test-Prep Power Strategies'

'3 Test-Prep Power Strategies'

Not currently available

Standardized TestsPlanned PDIntermediateSecondaryKristina Smekens

'Find the Story within the Problem'

'Find the Story within the Problem'

Not currently available

Content Area LiteracyQuick Clip

'Generate More First Drafts than Final Drafts'

'Generate More First Drafts than Final Drafts'

Not currently available

Writer's WorkshopQuick Clip

'Emphasize the "Trump" Traits'

'Emphasize the "Trump" Traits'

Not currently available

Writer's WorkshopQuick Clip

'Teach One Skill Across 3+ Days'

'Teach One Skill Across 3+ Days'

Not currently available

Writing Mini-LessonsQuick Clip

'Introduce 1-2 New Skills Per Mini-Unit'

'Introduce 1-2 New Skills Per Mini-Unit'

Not currently available

Writer's WorkshopQuick Clip

'Go Beyond a Model; Reveal a Think Aloud'

'Go Beyond a Model; Reveal a Think Aloud'

Not currently available

Writer's WorkshopQuick Clip

'Vary Time Spent in Writing the Process'

'Vary Time Spent in Writing the Process'

Not currently available

Writer's WorkshopQuick Clip

'Separate Information by Source & Perspective'

'Separate Information by Source & Perspective'

Not currently available

Writing Units/GenresQuick Clip

'Go Beyond Highlighting -- Expect Why-Lighting'

'Go Beyond Highlighting -- Expect Why-Lighting'

Not currently available

Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip

'Annotate Based on the Reading Purpose'

'Annotate Based on the Reading Purpose'

Not currently available

Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip

'Return to Annotations After Reading'

'Return to Annotations After Reading'

Not currently available

Writing About ReadingQuick Clip

'Broaden the Meaning of Text-to-World Connections'

'Broaden the Meaning of Text-to-World Connections'

Not currently available

Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip

Literacy Retreat 2019 Secret Site

Literacy Retreat 2019 Secret Site

'Tempt Readers with Booktalks'

'Tempt Readers with Booktalks'

Not currently available

Reader's WorkshopQuick Clip

'Require Students to Listen During Conversations with Talk Moves'

'Require Students to Listen During Conversations with Talk Moves'

Not currently available

Reader's WorkshopQuick Clip

'Clarify the role of Wikipedia'

'Clarify the role of Wikipedia'

Not currently available

Writing Units/GenresQuick Clip

Strategies for Teaching Small-Group Guided Reading

Strategies for Teaching Small-Group Guided Reading

"Strategies for Teaching Small-Group Guided Reading"

"Strategies for Teaching Small-Group Guided Reading"

'Balance On-paper and On-screen Experiences'

'Balance On-paper and On-screen Experiences'

Not currently available

Reader's WorkshopQuick Clip

'Use a Six-Traits Rubric for Efficient Assessment'

'Use a Six-Traits Rubric for Efficient Assessment'

Not currently available

Writer's WorkshopQuick Clip

'Tweak the Six-Traits Rubric for Different Units'

'Tweak the Six-Traits Rubric for Different Units'

Not currently available

Writer's WorkshopQuick Clip

'Communicate Feedback within the Writing Rubric'

'Communicate Feedback within the Writing Rubric'

Not currently available

Writer's WorkshopQuick Clip

'Cross the Bridge of Fluency'

'Cross the Bridge of Fluency'

Not currently available

Reader's WorkshopQuick Clip

An Introduction to Literacy Stations

An Introduction to Literacy Stations

"An Introduction to Literacy Stations"

"An Introduction to Literacy Stations"

'Support writers when they need help'

'Support writers when they need help'

Not currently available

Writer's WorkshopQuick Clip

'Develop Independent First-Draft Spellers'

'Develop Independent First-Draft Spellers'

Not currently available

Writer's WorkshopQuick Clip

'Establish a "Done" List'

'Establish a "Done" List'

Not currently available

Writer's WorkshopQuick Clip

"Teaching Writing Skills All Year Long: Grades K-2"

"Teaching Writing Skills All Year Long: Grades K-2"

Teaching Writing Skills All Year Long: Grades K-2

Teaching Writing Skills All Year Long: Grades K-2

"Teaching Writing Skills All Year Long: Grades 3-12"

"Teaching Writing Skills All Year Long: Grades 3-12"

Teaching Writing Skills All Year Long: Grades 3-12

Teaching Writing Skills All Year Long: Grades 3-12

'Execute the 3 Parts of a Writer's Workshop'

'Execute the 3 Parts of a Writer's Workshop'

Not currently available

Writer's WorkshopQuick Clip

'Evaluate When to Introduce a Digital Writer's Notebook'

'Evaluate When to Introduce a Digital Writer's Notebook'

Not currently available

Writer's WorkshopQuick Clip

'Explain the Value of Multiple Sources'

'Explain the Value of Multiple Sources'

Not currently available

Text SelectionQuick Clip

'Focus on the Little Words in Math Story Problems'

'Focus on the Little Words in Math Story Problems'

Not currently available

Content LiteracyQuick Clip

'Mark New and Contradictory Information'

'Mark New and Contradictory Information'

Not currently available

Writing About ReadingQuick Clip

'Learning Path: Grades 6-12'

'Learning Path: Grades 6-12'

'Learning Path: Grades 3-5'

'Learning Path: Grades 3-5'

'Learning Path: Grades K-2'

'Learning Path: Grades K-2'

'Use Songs to Introduce Comprehension Strategies'

'Use Songs to Introduce Comprehension Strategies'

Not currently available

Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip

'Live Coaching Call: Rolling Out the Trait Language with Mentor Texts'

'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."

Not currently available

Writer's WorkshopWriting Mini-LessonsRolling Out the Trait Language with Mentor Texts

'Clarify Summary Versus Synthesis'

'Clarify Summary Versus Synthesis'

Not currently available

Reading ComprehensionQuick Clip

'Teach Conventions in Context'

'Teach Conventions in Context'

Not currently available

Writing Units/GenresQuick Clip

'Live Coaching Call: Writer's Workshop Procedures with a focus on Engagement during the Mini-Lesson'

'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."

Not currently available

Writer's WorkshopWriting Mini-LessonsEngagement during Writing Mini-Lessons

'Target Grammar Skills within Writing Units'

'Target Grammar Skills within Writing Units'

Not currently available

Writing Units/GenresQuick ClipConventions in Writing Units

Literacy Retreat 2019: Synthesize Information from Several Sources

Literacy Retreat 2019: Synthesize Information from Several Sources

'Reteach Grammar Skills in Maintenance Mini-Lessons'

'Reteach Grammar Skills in Maintenance Mini-Lessons'

Not currently available

Writing Units/GenresReteach Grammar Skills

'Live Coaching Call: Delivering Dynamic Mini-Lessons in Writing with a focus on Step 2: The Think Aloud'

'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."

Not currently available

Writer's WorkshopWriting Mini-LessonsLeading Think Alouds

'Teach Explicitly--I do, You Watch & Listen'

'Teach Explicitly--I do, You Watch & Listen'

Not currently available

Writer's WorkshopReader's WorkshopQuick ClipI do, You Watch & Listen

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Get started with webPD (Flexible View)

On-demand streaming videos to boost achievement in reading and writing

webPD Video Subscription

webPD Video Subscription

Writing Mini-LessonsWriting Units/GenresSecondaryKristina SmekensWriting About ReadingQuick ClipPrimaryReader's WorkshopContent Area LiteracyStandardized TestsPlanned PDText SelectionReteach Grammar SkillsReading ComprehensionClassroom ConnectionsIntermediateKristi McCulloughConventions in Writing UnitsWriter's WorkshopContent Literacy

webAcademy Flexible View

webAcademy Flexible View

16 Online Workshops

webAcademy Verified View

webAcademy Verified View

16 Online Workshops

Workshop "Secret Sites"

Workshop "Secret Sites"

Each workshop includes free access to a corresponding "secret site" that includes downloadable resources to support instruction.

Diocese of Joliet: 6-Traits of Writing webPD Bundle

Diocese of Joliet: 6-Traits of Writing webPD Bundle

Planned PDIntermediateSecondaryKristina SmekensPrimaryWriter's Workshop

"Six Traits of Writing: An Introduction"

"Six Traits of Writing: An Introduction"

Best-practice strategies for teaching K-12 writing

Franklin City Schools Literacy Retreat 2019 Session One

Franklin City Schools Literacy Retreat 2019 Session One