ntroduction to K-5 lesson plans and professional development that is completely aligned to the Common Core standards for writing and grammar. For elementary teachers, principals, and administrators interested in a common core writers workshop approach that raises test scores and fosters confident teachers and strong K-5 writers. Lessons teach informational writing, opinion writing, and narrative writing.
WriteSteps Founder & CEO Suzanne Klein is a former K-5 teacher and writing consultant with extensive training in writing pedagogy best practices, especially writer's workshop and 6 Traits. She has taught all elementary grades including a Title I literacy program, and given professional development workshops nationwide on Balanced Writing for the Bureau of Education Research. Klein holds a Master of Arts degree in teaching, is a National Writing Project fellow, and draws inspiration from teachers such as Ralph Fletcher, Barry Lane, Lucy Calkins, Katie Wood Ray, and John Collins.
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What do you believe? How do you & others know that's what you believe?
At WriteSteps, we realize the importance of integrating technology into elementary classrooms. Students have higher motivation, immediate access to quality instructional materials, and increased engagement. Utilizing technology in your classroom also prepares young students with the skills necessary to succeed in our technology driven lifestyles. Technology provides teachers like you with an unlimited wealth of resources and tools to teach and expand your knowledge; there is no limit to the resources you can use to help your students in today’s information age!
We also know teaching writing can sometimes be a challenge. And when you aren’t inspired, neither are your students! Our new animated video highlights the benefits of using eWriteSteps: it saves time and makes teaching writing and grammar easier. Check it out!
We know teaching writing can sometimes be a challenge. And when you’re not inspired, neither are your students! Our new animated video highlights the benefits of using eWritesteps: it saves time and makes teaching writing and grammar easier. Check it out!
Great project: ask students for ideas for improving education. Great idea: use video and post on YouTube for an authentic audience. Where it breaks down: they weren't ready to speak and we have showcased the problem with inattention to oral communication. These students are capable of so much more.
Discover Chairman and CEO David Nelms discusses the importance of being financially literate. Discover is a sponsor of ASCD's 68th Annual Conference & Exhibit Show, March 16-18, 2013, in Chicago, Ill.
Dr. Robert Marzano calculated 3,500 benchmarks spread across 14 different content areas and stated, “you would have to change schooling from K – 12 to K – 22" to encompass everything. Many school districts use research-based processes to select a safety net of consistent Power Standards, and utilize additional learning expectations as supporting standards.
Matt McClure, a superintendent Arkansas, talks about a technology implementation that taught him an important lesson about working with different groups. Meet educators like Matt at ASCD's 68th Annual Conference & Exhibit Show, March 16-18, 2013, in Chicago, Ill.
Great projects should be well presented but we accept speaking that is less impressive than it should and could be.
Torian White, an assistant principal in Georgia, talks about a teacher that made a difference in his life and how it affected him. Meet educators like Torian at ASCD's 68th Annual Conference & Exhibit Show, March 16-18, 2013, in Chicago, Ill.
Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor discusses the importance of teaching civics. Catch her presentation live at ASCD's 68th Annual Conference & Exhibit Show, March 17, 2013, in Chicago, Ill.
UMBC President and General Session speaker Freeman Hrabowski discusses the importance of STEM subjects for solving future problems. Catch his presentation live at ASCD's 68th Annual Conference & Exhibit Show, March 16, 2013, in Chicago, Ill.
Author Carol Dweck discusses the importance of a growth mindset. Catch her presentation live at ASCD's 68th Annual Conference & Exhibit Show, March 16, 2013, in Chicago, Ill.
ASCD author Robert Marzano discusses "Our Time" -- how we know more than ever about what makes schooling effective. Catch Bob's presentation live at ASCD's 68th Annual Conference & Exhibit Show, March 16, 2013, in Chicago, Ill., or come to his one-day preconference institute on the Art & Science of Teaching on March 15.