Come delve into the practice of writing in response to reading, a critical element of a strong writing program. You will explore the Writing in Response to Reading Pathway and gain practical ideas on how to enrich student' engagement with texts, foster critical thinking, and enhance writing proficiency across K-5 standards. By incorporating the Writing in Response to Reading Pathway, teachers will have a clear understanding of where students are in the writing standards progression and what to do to support them in progressing to meeting and/or exceeding grade level standards. This session will address the systematic inclusion of writing in response to reading in daily instruction throughout the day, emphasizing the enhancement of comprehension, writing skills, and critical reflection.
Learner Outcomes
- Develop strategies for integrating writing in response to reading across the curriculum.
- Understand how to scaffold writing activities to honor all developmental phases of writing.
- Learn to provide meaningful feedback that recognizes student progress in writing skills.
- Be equipped to set and celebrate achievable writing goals with students, promoting continuous improvement.
- The effectiveness of this approach will be showcased through case studies demonstrating improved reading comprehension, student engagement, and the overall quality of written responses in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade classrooms as evidenced by improvement on state assessments and meeting grade-level reading, writing, and language standards.