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Overview

Attend this session to learn how to teach writing skills using a consistent process that can be applied to individual paragraphs, multi-paragraph compositions, and essays. This session will be led by the associate director of the Landmark School Outreach Program.

    Audience

    This professional development activity/course is designed for:

  • Teachers and tutors of students who struggle with and/or require direct instruction in writing
Description

In this session, participants will learn a five-step, sequential model for teaching writing skills that incorporates modeling and teaching metacognition throughout each step. This process can be applied to paragraph, multi-paragraph, and essay-level writing assignments across all subject areas. Along with an introduction to the expository writing process, the session will include techniques for oral rehearsal as well as hands-on materials to support students with framing paragraphs and essays. The role of metacognition in fostering student independence and resilience will also be discussed.

Participants will receive two PD hours in LACES upon completion of this session.

Professional Standards Addressed: K1, P1 

Please note: You cannot access this session from the SABES website. You will receive an email from the ELA PD Team 1–2 days before the workshop with instructions on how to access the Zoom session.

For more information or to cancel your registration, please contact Elena Ruiz at elena_ruiz@worlded.org.

    Learning Objectives

    Upon completion of this professional development activity/course, you will be able to:

  • Break down the complexity of the expository writing process
  • Demonstrate how metacognition can be modeled in ways that help students improve their writing
  • Demonstrate brainstorming techniques
  • Explain organizing techniques and the use of graphic organizers and templates
  • Apply a consistent process to writing paragraphs, multi-paragraph compositions, and essays
Presenter(s) / Facilitator(s)
Date
02/04/2026 - 1:00 pm to 02/04/2026 - 3:00 pm
Location

United States

PD Team
SABES English Language Arts Curriculum & Instruction PD Team
Topic Area
English Language Arts
High School Equivalency (HiSET/GED)
Learning Disabilities / Differences
Transitions to College
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