1. Writing Across the Curriculum
Why get students writing throughout their day?
Refer to "Writing Across the Curriculum" by Steve Peha as a resource.

2. -Assess Student Knowledge -Writing is an Essential Skill
-Confident Student Expression
-Students who Write Clearly, Think Clearly
-Writing is Power
-Assess Student Knowledge
for any subject area use writing for formative and summative assessment
-Writing is an Essential Skill
our society is interested in what we can do with information after it is acquired
-Confident Student Expression
when students are able to express themselves in all content areas, it helps improve behavior and self-esteem
-Students who Write Clearly, Think Clearly
helps with navigation through life
-Writing is Power
Enough said.
See “Writing Across the Curriculum” from Steve Peha and subject guide resources from Michigan Dept. of Education for more ideas.

3. Reflection What writing are you doing?
What types of writing do you use in your classroom? (Narrative, Argumentative, Expository)
What are the purposes for writing in your classroom?
Reflection Handout

4. Writing at Each Grade Level
What are you looking for at each grade level?
Writing at Each Grade Level Handouts -
What do you notice? What should students be doing?
Highlight adjectives and verbs - Individually - Mark-up / pull out information on handout

5. On the Verge What Do You Recognize in the Exemplars?
Explain “On the Verge,” a protocol to look at student work (Jim Vopat resource)
Use “On the Verge” and a CCSS grade level exemplars to determine next steps and evaluate where they are performing in relation to end goals, as found in the standards.
CCSS Writing Continuum is another helpful resource: pages for grades K to 5 and pages for grades 6-12
How does this help you access? How does this help teacher identify next steps?

6. Final Thoughts Meaningful Summative Assessments Use Mentor Texts
Write With Your Students
Collaborate With Your Peers
Focus on Growing Writers
Meaningful Summative Assessments
optional extension activity - see pages in “Writing Across the Curriculum” by Steve Peha for ideas
Use Mentor Texts
See facilitator notes to get ideas for using authentic text as models to inspire student writing in the content areas
Write With Your Students
Be a writer!
Collaborate With Your Peers
Evaluate student work
Focus on Growing Writers
Don’t just teach the writing, teach the writer.
If you still have time to fill, there are ideas for discussion questions available in the facilitator notes.