The document announces a spring strategies conference on March 24th featuring presenter Patricia Bee. The conference will include two 1-hour breakout sessions with 5 workshops each on topics related to writing instruction such as differentiated instruction, developing persuasive writing, using response journals, and using technology tools for revision. Advance registration is required by March 24th and costs $30 per registrant or $150 for 6 registrations from the same school, with discounted rates for CSWP fellows and Armstrong students. A registration form is included for the conference and an additional poetry writing workshop on April 28th.

1. Coastal Savannah Writing Project
S P R IIN G S T R A T E G IIE S C O N F E R E N C E
SPR NG STRATEG ES CONFERENCE
Saturday, March 24, 2012 - 8:30am-12:30pm @Armstrong Center
Featured PRESENTER: Patricia Bee, local teacher, author, and Gullah storyteller
WORKSHOP TOPICS (Two 1-hour Breakout Sessions, each featuring 5 workshops):
• Differentiating Instruction: Writing for Authentic Audiences & Purposes
• Writer's Notebook: Improving Voice in Student Writing
• Logos, Pathos & Ethos: Developing & Improving Persuasive Writing
• Connecting Readers with Text: Writing Poetry in Two Voices
• Drama to Inspire Dialogue and Character Development in Writing
• Writing to Read: Using Response Journals to Increase Comprehension
• Cubing: A Writing Strategy to Encourage Critical Thinking
• Strategies for Teaching Vocabulary Across the Curriculum
• Technology Workshop: Using Free Tech Tools to Teach Revision Strategies
Advance Registration and Payment Required
Conference Registration Rate: $30/registrant
*Special Rates: $150/ 6 registrations from same school
$25 for CSWP 2010 and 2011 Fellows and Armstrong COE students
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CSWP REGISTRATION FORM
[PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION]
I am registering for (check all that apply):
 March 24 SPRING SUPER STRATEGIES CONFERENCE
 April 28 Writing Poetry
Name ______________________________________
E-mail ____________________________________ Telephone: ___________________
School _____________________________________ District _____________________
Grade Level(s) ____________ Content Area(s) _________________________________
Advance Registration and Payment Required
Mail check, payable to Coastal Savannah Writing Project, in the amount of $30/workshop* to:
Coastal Savannah Writing Project | College of Education | University Hall 250
Armstrong Atlantic State University | 11935 Abercorn Street | Savannah, Georgia 31419
Direct any questions to: writingproject@armstrong.edu or 912.344.2702 | Fax: 912-344-3436
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