STAAR Writing and Grammar 2-Day Summer Workshop with Gretchen Bernabei

STAAR Writing and Grammar 2-day Summer Workshop with Gretchen Bernabei
June 10 and 11 in Austin, Texas 8:30 am - 2:30 pm each day
Writing Strategies

generating topics and STAAR practice prompts
choosing a text structure for any situation
writing a kernel essay
detailing kernel essays using rhetorical devices and text icons

Grammar, Gretchen-Style

nailing fragments and run-ons, using the sentence wringer
wiping out usage problems ( like its/it’s and there/their/they’re) once and for all
showing… Show more your students how to use their parts-of-speech knowledge
keeping track of your grammar-teaching-in-context

What people are saying:
“Wow! My students’ writing has drastically improved in just a matter of days! These strategies were EXACTLY what my students needed to tie everything together. EVERY student has been successful with EVERY strategy they have tried. They are thinking on a higher level, writing at a higher level, and in turn, succeeding at a higher level.” -Kayla Shook, fourth grade teacher, San Marcos
“My STAAR scores are 90%! I couldn’t have done it without you.” -Shelley Fisette, seventh grade teacher, Hemphill
“Our students are already learning how to use these strategies. I am amazed at how much their writing has improved in just TWO weeks! It is truly incredible.” -Shera Rasmussen, English II teacher, Wichita Falls
Who is it for?

Anyone involved in preparing students (grades 4-11) for STAAR writing tests

Participants will receive copies of Gretchen’s new book: Fun-Size Academic Writing, with 100 lessons and student models.
Gretchen Bernabei is the winner of NCTE’s James Moffett Award.

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