Organizing Writing: Demonstration Small Group

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Writing Conference Role-Plays: Learning to Listen In

Ruth Shagoury

Ruth Shagoury uses role-plays in professional development to help veteran and novice teachers hone their conferring skills.

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Keeping Note Taking Fresh for Students

Kathy Provost

Kathy Provost shares many note-taking options teachers might try with students, especially those involving sketching and other visual aids.

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I Should Have Stopped at the Staples

Kathy Provost

Have you ever tried to do too much in a conference with a student? Have you ever had this happen when a teacher is observing you as a model? Kathy Provost describes how the experience with a kindergarten student provided valuable insights for her and the child's teacher.