Writing in the Content Areas
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A professional development workshop on writing in content areas was held on December 9, 2010 from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm. To receive a satisfactory grade and master plan point for the workshop, participants must complete a follow up assignment by January 18, 2010. The assignment asks attendees to reflect on the workshop's relevance, potential classroom applications, and interest in future workshops, and to describe a writing activity incorporated into a lesson plan after attending.
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