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SESSION ONE WORKSHOPS:
REALLY? ME TOO!
Using Special Person Interviews to Facilitate Language Acquisition and Foster Community
Kyle Welch, Highland Middle and High School
Together, we will explore a powerful writing practice where students connect with their peers, share their lives and interests, and strengthen their understanding of the target language used during interviews. (Grades K-12)
SELF-REFLECTION: A Student Guide to Asking for Specific Feedback
Amya Taylor, Washingtonville Middle School
In writing conferences, students and teachers can struggle to choose just one area to focus on for critique. In this session, we will explore a strategy for guiding students as they decide the kind of response they would like from a conference. (Grades 3-12)
STUDENTS AS HISTORIANS & CURATORS:
How Creating a Classroom Museum Can Bridge the Gap between Past and Present
Alison Gerow, Valley Central Middle School
In this workshop, we will examine ways students can share their work, ideas, and personal histories in a museum format; we'll then consider the impact of this process on how they experience and learn about diverse histories. (Grades 5-12)
SESSION TWO WORKSHOPS:
ILLUSTRATING FIRST: A Brainstorming Strategy for Writing
Anyssa Désarmé, Ernest C. Myer Elementary School
Teachers often encourage students to draw a picture after writing to bring their story to life. In this session, we’ll explore the impact of illustrating our thoughts first and then using our drawings to guide our writing. (Grades K-12)
USING AI TO SPARK WRITING: Creating Images to Help Write Personal Narratives
Meghan Moore, South Middle School
In this workshop, we will write, share, and explore how the process of creating AI images can engage and inspire students, giving them ideas for narrative writing and framing their own stories. (Grades 3-12)
BODY BIOGRAPHIES: A Multimodal Approach to Teaching Characterization
Tracy Steeves, Kingston High School
Together, we will explore how the process of creating “body biographies” can help young writers to generate ideas, deepen their understanding, and demonstrate their understanding of literary characters. (Grades 3-12)
SESSION THREE WORKSHOPS:
WAIT, WE CAN WRITE ABOUT THAT? Using Popular Media to Encourage Reluctant Writers
Diana Méndez, J. Watson Bailey Middle School
Does allowing students to use their choice of media encourage reluctant writers? We will explore what happens when newcomer English language learners use their favorite popular media to engage in writing and show their understanding of a theme. (Grades 3-12)
MEANINGFUL FEEDBACK: An Emphasis on Peer Review
Ella Pilipczuk, Cornwall High School
How can structured peer review encourage meaningful dialogue between students and authentic feedback? In this workshop, we will consider the idea of student-led conversation and its impact on writing and writers in the classroom. (Grades 6-College)
HEARING ALL VOICES: Silent Conversations and Collaborations
Xenia Incremona, Wallkill Senior High School
Spoken interaction is the norm in classroom discussion, yet students often struggle to engage in meaningful dialogue out loud. We will explore how silent communication can prompt students to engage thoughtfully and comfortably, allowing them to reflect deeply as they collaborate and converse without actually speaking. (Grades 7-12)
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