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Keynote Speaker:
Paul B. Janeczko
Paul B. Janeczko is the award-winning anthologist and poet with over forty books to his credit. His most recent title Birds on a Wire: A Renga Round Town was co-authored by J. Patrick Lewis, and his latest collaboration with Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka, A Foot in the Mouth: Poems to Speak, Sing, and Shout, will be released in March. Paul is also the author of a number of how-to books, including Seeing the Blue Between, which was named a Notable Children's Book by the National Council of Teachers of English, and Poetry from A to Z, which includes writing activities for teachers and students. For more information on Paul and his publications, visit his web site at: www.paulbjaneczko.com. |
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Poetry Unit of Study Grades K–1, 2–3 and 4–5
Poetry is a core genre study for students of all ages. It is both a form and a genre as seen in our collection of books where the writers use the form of poetry to write memoir, fiction, essay, nonfiction, and a host of other genres. A unit of study in poetry invites an exploration of language and expression and reinforces important writing skills such as word choice, organization or shape, and sentence fluency. Together we will go through the writing process, from immersion, to drafting and revising, to editing and publishing. During this daylong workshop, teachers will explore the teaching of poetry and discover how students will naturally delight in the writing of poetry as they observe the world around them with wonder and awe.
- 10 touchstone texts
- 20 or more corresponding mini-lessons that take your students
through each stage of the writing process, from immersion to
generating ideas, revision, editing, publishing, and assessment!
- 10 book labels
- 1 storage bin
- 1 binder
- 1 Teacher’s Guide
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Revision Unit of Study Grades 3–5
Revision is often the part of the writing process that students dislike most, so engaging them in this vital step can be quite challenging. The use of mentor texts helps give students a better understanding of the importance of revision and how authors incorporate it into their own processes and craft to improve the quality of their writing. It is through this understanding that students will be encouraged to engage in the process and envision new possibilities for crafting and improving their own writing.
This workshop will include:
- Learning when and how to incorporate revision into the school year;
- Learning how to reimagine revision and present the process to students in a new light;
- Learning how to use mentor texts to inspire students to envision new possibilities for their own writing; and
- Learning how best to encourage students to rethink their work through tried crafting techniques.
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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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| MICHELLE WOLF |
| Michelle is a lead writer and developer of the Writing Fundamentals Units of Study. She has worked on Long Island and in New York City as a teacher, staff developer, and literacy consultant. While with the New York City public schools, she served as a district mentor providing workshops for teachers and principals. Michelle has a vast knowledge of children's literature and has been instrumental in the development of the Schoolwide, Inc. catalog. |
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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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