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Reading
Like Writers Grades
K–1, 2–3 and 4–5
Teaching your students to read like writers by using touchstone texts empowers them to imagine new
possibilities for their own writing. Touchstone texts are books you know well and study closely for the purpose of learning how they are written.
By reading like writers, we are in effect inviting the authors into our classrooms. We are saying, "We love your work and we want to know your
secrets for writing well." Although the authors may not be speaking to us directly, what they know is all in the pages of their books, if we just
learn how to look.
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Test-Prep with Real Books Grades 2–5
In this workshop participants will learn how to link essential reading strategies with essential strategies required of
students in high-stakes testing situations, and to deliver the instruction within a Reading Workshop framework. The content will focus on four
units of study: Finding Word Meaning in Context (Vocabulary), Determining Importance (Finding the Main Idea), Handling Literal Questions
(Paying Attention to Detail), and Inference (Reading the Unwritten Word).
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| DARLENE FARRACE-PROTT |
| Darlene holds a certification in Elementary Education and has more than 14 years
classroom experience. She received a BA from Kean University in New Jersey, and is currently completing course work towards a master's degree
in Educational Administration. Darlene is a cofounder of NJ Teacher 2 Teacher, LLC, which was established in 2003 to provide teachers with high
quality professional development. Her vocation as a staff developer includes traveling to many districts presenting workshops in Language Arts
and Mathematics. Darlene is excited to share her experience, ideas, and strategies with other professionals in the field of education. |
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| ILENE COHN |
| Ilene holds a master’s degree in reading and is a licensed school administration supervisor. She received training at Teachers College Reading and Writing Project at Columbia University and taught at the elementary level for 10 years using balanced literacy strategies. She has also worked as both a literacy coach and reading coordinator. Ilene is currently a national literacy consultant for public schools, specializing in the areas of reading and writing. |
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| NICOLE PEPE |
| Nicole Pepe is cofounder and lead presenter for NJ Teacher to Teacher, LLC, which
provides high-quality professional development for educators throughout the tri-state area. Nicole has more than 7 years teaching experience in
grades K-6, with a special interest in balanced literacy. In addition, she is a supervisor of Rutgers teaching interns and presents workshops for
various organizations, such as the Center for Effective School Practices (CESP). She earned a bachelor of science in elementary education from the
University of Wisconsin – Madison, and graduated with honors from Rutgers University with a master's in elementary education. |
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| ROBIN COHEN |
| Robin is presently a literacy consultant in several school districts in the Northeast. She was formerly a reading specialist and staff developer in District 11 in the Bronx and at Liberty Elementary School (Nyack School district in Rockland County, NY). Robin was the 2005-2006 winner of the International Reading Association Exemplary Reading Award for New York State. She was the NY State Reading Teacher of the Year in 2002, and honored as an NCTE Educator of Excellence in 2001. Robin is also the originator of the Student-Run Bookstore project published in the American Educator and Parade magazines. |
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If you have any questions, please call us at 1.800.261.9964 |
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