1. It Takes a Village: Collaboration that Empowers
Mary Warner, Professor of English & Director of English Education
San José State University
Teaching Writing in the Era of the CCS: Collaboration is Key
NCTE Boston 2013

2. Collaborations
Describe a recent collaboration – if possible one that is connected to your teaching
What worked well?
Why was the collaboration helpful for you?

3. Questions for you as a teacher of Writing
Where do you go for help with teaching writing?
What are your greatest challenges in teaching writing?

4. My most recent collaborations:
“Voices from the Field: Writing Project Teachers Discuss Writing in the Common Core Curriculum”
A Webinar as part of Pearson’s “College and Career Readiness - -ELA” September 25, 2013
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5. Towards a writing pedagogy that focuses not on limits, but on possibilities…

6. Why might students wish to engage in the performative activity of writing?
Why might they wish to engage not only with dogged persistence but with genuine passion?

7. National Writing Project Radio interview, September 12, 2013
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8. The Product of Collaboration

9. Teaching Writing Grades 7-12 in an Era of Assessment: Passion and Practice
In this unique book, middle and high school teachers share their best practice and samples of student writing that confirms the value of their pedagogy.
In addition they present detailed, specific pedagogy appropriate for middle and high school students.
The book also addresses a wide range of students, including English Language Learners and reluctant writers and readers.
The teacher/writers demonstrate authentic and comprehensive pedagogy and incorporate the Common Core State Standards.
See more at: Grades-712-in-an-Era-of-Assessment-Passion-and- Practice/ page#sthash.oQ0BaSnJ.dpuf

10. Chapter 2: Promoting the Passion: Teachers as Writers, Teachers as Collaborators
My journey as a teacher of writing and a teacher educator
Key ideas for teachers of writing
Hang Together
Write Your Best Practice
Find a Mentor/Be a Mentor
Collaborate/Be a Collaborator – Form Partnerships
Search Out Professional Communities that Challenge and Support

11. The Take-Away: “What you can use in class on Monday”
Believe in yourself and your colleagues
We are stronger and better collectively
The best teachers of writing are teachers of writing

12. Contact information
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