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Monday, July 17
 

8:15am EDT

Ugh! Not Poetry!
Do you dread having to teach poetry to students when you yourself hate it? I spent years of my career having to fake liking poetry when it came time to teach it. My students and I suffered through until I decided enough was enough. Learn how I overcame my aversion so you can, too.
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avatar for Sara Ritchie

Sara Ritchie

6th Grade ELA, Ralph Chandler Middle
I am in my 23rd year of teaching middle school and the current English department for RCMS. Most of my career has been spent teaching English, but I have also taught 6th grade social studies. I am married to my high school sweetheart, and we have three great kids. This year, I was... Read More →

Monday July 17, 2023 8:15am - 9:15am EDT
513
  Middle School Teachers (Grades 6 - 8), English/Language Arts |   General Teachers (Pre-K - Grade 12), English/Language Arts

9:30am EDT

Book Clubs in the Middle School Classroom
Book clubs are a great way to build a community of readers. This session is designed to help teachers establish book clubs in their classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Sara Ritchie

Sara Ritchie

6th Grade ELA, Ralph Chandler Middle
I am in my 23rd year of teaching middle school and the current English department for RCMS. Most of my career has been spent teaching English, but I have also taught 6th grade social studies. I am married to my high school sweetheart, and we have three great kids. This year, I was... Read More →

Monday July 17, 2023 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
513
  Middle School Teachers (Grades 6 - 8), English/Language Arts |   General Teachers (Pre-K - Grade 12), English/Language Arts
 
Tuesday, July 18
 

8:30am EDT

Skill Building with NoRedInk Modules: Teach, Practice, Write, Extend
**This session is open to schools with NoRedInk.** Learn to use NoRedInk Modules to provide meaningful opportunities to practice and assess progress. In this session we'll review a NoRedInk unit cycle, walk through a sample NoRedInk Module, and provide best practices for using Modules. You will also have time to explore Modules that you might want to use this school year.
Speakers
MH

Tuesday July 18, 2023 8:30am - 10:30am EDT
806
  General Teachers (Pre-K - Grade 12), English/Language Arts

9:30am EDT

Reading Nonfiction: A strategy to help students connect deeper to text
Reading Nonfiction uses the Nonfiction signposts and 3 big questions from Kylene Beers and Bob Probst's book Reading Nonfiction. This research based strategy allows students to connect with text using analysis to infer the author's perspective and identify bias. In addition, this strategy also helps students synthesize information so that they can express their ideas and thoughts in writing.
Speakers
KG

Tuesday July 18, 2023 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
519
  General Teachers (Pre-K - Grade 12), English/Language Arts |   Instructional Leaders (Administrators/Instructional Coaches/Literacy Specialists), English/Language Arts

10:45am EDT

Reading Nonfiction: A strategy to help students connect deeper to text
Reading Nonfiction uses the Nonfiction signposts and 3 big questions from Kylene Beers and Bob Probst's book Reading Nonfiction. This research based strategy allows students to connect with text using analysis to infer the author's perspective and identify bias. In addition, this strategy also helps students synthesize information so that they can express their ideas and thoughts in writing.
Speakers
KG

Tuesday July 18, 2023 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
519
  General Teachers (Pre-K - Grade 12), English/Language Arts |   Instructional Leaders (Administrators/Instructional Coaches/Literacy Specialists), English/Language Arts

10:45am EDT

Scaffolding Student Writing with Guided Drafts
**This session is open to schools with NoRedInk.** Learn how to create a Guided Draft to support students as they draft an essay. In this session we'll walk through the features of a Guided Draft, review sample results and discuss next steps, and explore how to use a Guided Draft in a unit cycle. You will also have the time to create your own Guided Draft.
Speakers
MH

Tuesday July 18, 2023 10:45am - 12:45pm EDT
806
  General Teachers (Pre-K - Grade 12), English/Language Arts

12:30pm EDT

Mistakes, Feedback, and a Growth Mindset
How can we effectively use feedback to boost our students’ growth mindset? How can we foster an understanding of the benefit of making mistakes? We look at evidence based practices and research to find ways to incorporate effective feedback strategies into our practice.
Speakers
avatar for Sandra Hunt

Sandra Hunt

Middle school teacher, Mauldin Middle School
I have just completed my 26th year with Greenville County Schools. Before serving as an instructional coach, I taught seventh grade science for 20 years. I received my bachelors degree in elementary education from USCS in 1996, my masters degree in science from Furman University... Read More →

Tuesday July 18, 2023 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
816
  General Teachers (Pre-K - Grade 12), English/Language Arts, Gifted and Talented Education, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages

1:45pm EDT

Mistakes, Feedback, and a Growth Mindset
How can we effectively use feedback to boost our students’ growth mindset? How can we foster an understanding of the benefit of making mistakes? We look at evidence based practices and research to find ways to incorporate effective feedback strategies into our practice.
Speakers
avatar for Sandra Hunt

Sandra Hunt

Middle school teacher, Mauldin Middle School
I have just completed my 26th year with Greenville County Schools. Before serving as an instructional coach, I taught seventh grade science for 20 years. I received my bachelors degree in elementary education from USCS in 1996, my masters degree in science from Furman University... Read More →

Tuesday July 18, 2023 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
816
  General Teachers (Pre-K - Grade 12), English/Language Arts, Gifted and Talented Education, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages

2:00pm EDT

Bridging Grammar and Writing with NoRedInk
**This session is open to schools with NoRedInk.** Learn to create a unit that helps students bridge grammar and writing skills. In this session we'll explore high-impact NoRedInk activities, learn how to sequence activities to create units, and provide time for you to create your own unit.
Speakers
MH

Tuesday July 18, 2023 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
806
  General Teachers (Pre-K - Grade 12), English/Language Arts
 
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