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Writing is communication, not isolated skills. The document discusses making writing instruction tangible through mini lessons incorporating multiple intelligences. Sample mini lessons are provided on focus, organization, grammar, and kinesthetic exercises. Reflection on lessons learned and how to incorporate them into teaching is encouraged. The author provides contact information to book full-day writing training sessions.
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"Learn about all the ways Walmart supports nonprofit organizations.
You will hear from Liz Willett, the Head of Nonprofits, and hear about what Walmart is doing to help nonprofits, including Walmart Business and Spark Good. Walmart Business+ is a new offer for nonprofits that offers discounts and also streamlines nonprofits order and expense tracking, saving time and money.
The webinar may also give some examples on how nonprofits can best leverage Walmart Business+.
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Special TechSoup offer for a free 180 days membership, and up to $150 in discounts on eligible orders.
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- 1. Writing Instruction Made Tangible a(Gr. 6-12) Katherine McKnight, Ph.D. Email: Katie@KatherineMcKnight.com
- 2. Writing Beliefs Above Everything Else—WRITING IS COMMUNICATION Writing is not DRILL & KILL Worksheets Writing is not practicing isolated skills Writing is not mindless writing exercises Writing is not all about assessment Writing is not formulas WRITING IS COMMUNICATION
- 3. Writing Beliefs Writing may stem from and is intimately related to: Thinking Reading Speaking But—Writing is none of these things. Written Communication is not spoken language transferred to print. We cannot “Write it like you say it!”
- 4. Making Writing Tangible Incorporating multiple intelligences in mini lessons. Using and developing strategic writing activities that employ multiple intelligences
- 5. Mini Lesson Development Let’s look at the Mini Lesson Determine Content Need Keep Them Short Make Them Simple Engage Students and Provide for Interaction Provide Practice Time Consider, “What’s Next?” Evaluate
- 6. Sample Mini Lessons Lessons for Focus and Organization Don’t Spill the topics Sweet Organization
- 7. Sample Mini Lessons Lessons for Sentence Structure, Punctuation and Grammar Nouns and Verbs Postcards from the Past Crushing Contractions
- 8. Kinesthetic Writing Exercises Based on Improvisation Games (Spolin, 1999) One Word Story Beginning-Middle-End Situation-Problem-Solution Pearls on a String
- 9. Reflections What did I learn about writing? Why is what I learned important To ME? To my STUDENTS? How will I incorporate what I have learned into my teaching?
- 11. How to Reach Me Email: katie@katherinemcknight.com Website: katherinemcknight.com Twitter: @literacyworld Facebook: Katie Siewert McKnight Literacy
- 13. If you liked this session, consider booking a full day of training in one of the following areas: Visit us at the SDE Professional Development booth to learn more!