Viewers will explore step-by-step sequences that help young children move through stages of writing with confidence and success. The program also demonstrates state-of-the-art management techniques, teaching strategies and conferencing techniques that combine to boost children's writing and reading abilities. (This program includes a brief overview of modeled writing. For more complete treatment of this topic, see Using Modeled Writing to Maximize Your Students' Growth in Writing and Reading, K-1.)

Viewers learn how to:

• strengthen literacy instruction with strategies and techniques from model primary programs in the United States and New Zealand
• combine the efficiency of whole group instruction and the power of individualized instruction
• incorporate powerful skills instruction into the writing process
• facilitate young writers' transition to correct, conventional spelling and punctuation without stifling their ability to write exciting and meaningful text
• increase the quality and quantity of ALL student writing AND reading ... emergent through fluent levels

*Includes a comprehensive facilitators guide, DVD video clips and PD resources

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