Melinda DeCoriolis, Director
19601 W. Bluemound Road, Suite 200
Brookfield, WI  53045
Phone: 262-370-5451
Fax: 262-787-9501
e-mail: sracademy5451@sbcglobal.net
Week 3: July 28-August 1, 2008/Grafton

STATEWIDE ACADEMIES

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Chiwaukee Academy
Kenosha/Racine Area
August 11-15, 2008
 

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Christa McAuliffe Academy
Appleton Area
July 14-18, 2008
 

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Cray Academy
Chippewa Falls Area
July 4-7, 2008

 

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Gitche Gumee Academy
Ashland Area
July 28-August 1, 2008
 

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John Muir Academy
Verona Area
July 28-August 1, 2008
 

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Northwoods Academy
Rhinelander Area
August 4-8, 2008
 

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Sally Ride Academy
West Allis Area/June 23-27, 2008
Waukesha Area
/July 14-18, 2008
Grafton Area
/July 28-August 1, 2008
Fond du Lac Area
/August 11-15, 2008

 

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Star Academy
River Falls Area
July 29-August 1, 2008
 

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Washburn Academy
Holmen Area/July 14-18, 2008
Onalaska Area
/July 28-August 1, 2008
 

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WASDI

 

TOUCHING EVERY BASE: Using the 6+1 Traits Model to Teach Writing in All Content Areas

INSTRUCTOR(S): Randy Hanson, Education Consultant
GRADE LEVEL: K-6
CREDIT: 2
 

The 6 + 1 Writing Model is a way of assessing and instructing writing.  It is appropriate for grades K-6 across the curriculum.  Participants will learn to:

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Identify the traits of quality writing;

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Assess writing effectively and efficiently;

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Use writing as a tool for teaching in all content areas;

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Develop higher-order thinking skills in students;

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Work with reluctant writers.

Learn over 100 practical strategies.  If you want your students to hit "home runs" with their writing and become better learners and thinkers, you will want to attend this course.

 

Sally Ride Academy