Workshops on new topics in literacy classrooms

Graphic Novels in the Classroom – Teaching to Students, Not the Test

This workshop will focus on using graphic novels to develop writing skills and provide another lens into literature.

Negotiating It ALL – a Comprehensive Inquiry Approach

This demonstration will present how inquiry-based classrooms can guide unit design from questioning to reading to writing about literature.

Conferencing for the Purpose of Revision

This workshop will demonstrate how to hold revision conferences that are short, purposeful and effective while other students are engaged in meaningful activity.

A New and Improved Approach to Literature Circles

By incorporating many of the principles and strategies from Book Clubs, teachers can improve student participation and the level of discussion that is often a problem in Literature Circles.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010, 4pm to 7pm

Dolan School of Business Dining Room, Fairfield University

A contribution of $5 will be welcome. RSVP by Wed. 1/27, CEU’s available.