Online - June / July / August

Developing Writing Skills in Your Elementary Classroom

$270 $260

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Writing has become an essential part of the elementary school curriculum. This class will address the challenges teachers face teaching writing in the age of Smart Phones, Tablets and Social Media.  What does it mean to be literate?  How well are your students prepared to succeed in elementary, secondary and higher education?  Participants will discuss how to develop the essential skills needed to collect, organize and develop writing ideas.  You will utilize various forms of literature; fiction non-fiction books, poetry, newspapers, web sites and online articles to find sources and content.  Tools such as journals and the use of ordinary objects in the home for story development will also be used to motivate and inspire your students to write and write and write!

This course is appropriate for elementary teachers and meets Language Acquisition requirements; Common Core and NYS ELA & Literacy Standards apply.

Session and Credits:

Additional information

Course #

6567

Educational Area

Language Acquisition

Grade Level

Elementary, K – 5th

Credit Hours/Clock Hours

3 In-Service Credits / 45 CTLE Hours

Location

Online

Fall 2024 Dates

October 1 – October 31, November 1 – November 30, December 1 – December 31

Spring 2024 Dates

April 1 – April 30, May 1 – May 31, June 1 – June 20

Summer 2024 Dates

June 15 – July 15, July 1 – July 31, August 1 – August 20