FSSD Writing Institute Jr.
K-2 Teachers
What will be discussed?
- Oral language
- Initial idea generation
- Handwriting instruction- the motor component
- TN Academic Standards
- Parts of speech
- Sentence parts for sentence development
- Basic and expanded paragraphs
- Narrative, informative, and opinion writing
When is this session?
June 17 and 18 from 8:30 - 3:00 at the Teacher Center, Moore Elementary School
Who may apply?
Any K-2 teacher who is eager to learn more about writing instruction in the lower grades.
How do I apply?
Send an email to Gina Looney, looneygin@fssd.org, stating your commitment to both days of training by April 7th. Spaces will be limited, so apply early.
Benefits
Teachers completing this professional learning will:
1- receive 12 hours of menu credit
2- receive follow up support with the group
3- deepen his/her knowledge of best practices for writing instruction in early childhood
4- have a better understanding of the learning progression leading to successful writing in later years