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February 9, 2011

Calkins Writers Workshop Topic: Conferencing - Teacher to Student Time: 3:15-4:25


 * Reflection: How is writers workshop going for you?
 * Take some time to jot ideas down on index cards (I will collect these to help me plan for March's inservice!)
 * Discuss in grade levels
 * Share a statement related to this question
 * What are your most important needs right now?
 * Writing Activity Writing Lesson 3-5
 * About Teacher-Student Conferences
 * PPT - What are some things to consider about conferences? What are teacher responsibilities and what are student responsibilities?
 * Idea of Children's Literature as mentoring writers Children's Literature
 * Video of a Teacher-Student Conference. What is the architecture? Discuss
 * Look at student work - how might you conduct a conference about this work? Role play.