Resources for Writing Across the Curriculum Training

Session 1 - October 2007 - Using Writer's Notebooks

• Powerpoint

• Presenter's Notes

• Handouts
  • Chew On This article
  • Handouts
  • Notebook Samples-Literature
  • Notebook Samples-Science
  • Notebook Samples-Social Studies
  • Notebook Samples-Story Timeline Puritan

Session 2 - November 2007 - Developing an Academic Vocabulary

• Powerpoint
  • Please note that the internet links to the video segments in the Powerpoint are no longer active/available. See "other resources" below for more information on how to access the video.

• Powerpoint Games
  • 100000 Pyramid
  • Jeopardy

• Handouts

Other Resources
A Six-Step Process for Teaching Vocabulary is the ASCD video which accompanies the Building an Academic Vocabulary program (Marzano and Pickering). The links to this video from thePowerpoint are no longer active. If you wish to check-out the DVD of the video, please contact Sonia Milrod, PDS-Literacy, milrod.sonia@mayersonacademy.org, 475-4159.

Session 3 - January 2008 - Using Notebooks and Multiple Texts to Learn Accross the Curriculum

• Powerpoint Grades 4-8

• Child Labor Images

• Multiple Text Readings 4-8

• Handouts Grades 4-12

• Powerpoint Grades 9-12

• CORN Gallery Grades 9-12

• Handouts Grades 9-12

• Multiple Text Readings 9-12

• Powerpoint Grades 4-8

• Handouts Grades 4-8

• Readings Grades 4-8

• Sample Notebook Grades 4-8

• Powerpoint Grades 9-12

• Handouts Grades 9-12

• Readings Grades 9-12

• Sample Notebook Grades 9-12