Archived 2008 SJAWP
Programs
at
San José State University
Teachers Helping Teachers
Courses are Standards-aligned, approved for HOUSSE points for Highly Qualified Teachers under NCLB, and for AB466 PASSPORT hours.
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Spring 2008 |
Super Saturday Spring Program |
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All sessions are conducted by San José Area Writing Project Teacher Consultants Registration Fee:
Preregistration, although not required, helps us anticipate participant numbers and plan more effective programs. One (1) upper division/graduate level semester unit available for $100.00, and…
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March 1, 2008
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From the Mouth (and Pencils) of Babes:
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Exit ProjectsFor 4th–8th Grade Teachers What do you want students to know when they leave your class? Compiling students' best works offers a cumulative picture of their growth. Exit projects also give students a chance to review and reflect on what they have learned, and how to develop a presentation highlighting their strengths. Student samples and handouts will be shared so you can implement part or this entire project in your class.
Amy Thompson
9:45 AM
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It Can Work:
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April 5, 2008
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Reading and Writing: A Parallel ProcessFor K–3rd Grade Teachers We all know that students who read a lot tend to be stronger writers. A natural connection exists between reading and writing, enabling students to adapt skills learned in one area to the other. This workshop examines this natural connection and provides tips for successfully implementing the reading/writing connection in K–3 grade classrooms. Karin and Sara will review integrated instruction ideas and evaluate results from participation in activities that promote the development of both reading and writing skills, particularly for ELLs.
Karin Foss
Sara Tolle
9:45 AM
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Creative Reading—Ways to More Meaningful Responses to LiteratureFor 4th–8th Grade Teachers We've heard of creative writing, where students combine past experiences and imagination to "create" stories and poems. But, there's not much "creating" going on in English classrooms when it comes to reading. Too often, students are asked to summarize and/or answer basic comprehension recall questions. Why don't we teach creative reading? In this workshop, Jay will share strategies designed to both improve how students read as well as how they respond to what they read. Learn how to get students to show deeper knowledge through meaningful essays and literary poems. It's a workshop that will get you thinking about how you teach a book.
Jay Richards
9:45 AM
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The Missing Link: Building Student Engagement in Analytical WritingFor 9th–12th Grade Teachers We've all carefully read and commented on a 100 versions of the same shallow, careless essay, and then watched as the students threw the returned papers away having barely looked at them, causing us to wonder how we can encourage the students to invest as much care in their writing as we do. We'll sample a variety of strategies for differentiating writing instruction and writing assignments to engage students in the analytical writing process and to revitalize teacher enthusiasm for responding to student writing. Handouts and student samples will be shared.
Maria Clinton
9:45 AM
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May 3, 2008
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Creating Inspirational SparksFor K–3rd Grade Teachers Participants will have great fun creating inspirational sparks and using them as writing prompts. Three of the creative writing activities we'll explore in this workshop are:
These prompts will be used to help guide and encourage young students to select their own writing topics as a means of conveying that their thoughts and ideas are valued and to make writing a motivational activity.
Victoria Baxter
9:45 AM
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Fever 1793For 4th–8th Grade Teachers With Anderson’s sharply drawn novel about the 17th–century Philadelphia yellow fever epidemic, Suzanne Murphy demonstrates how to use historical novels to guide several types of student writing. Using this reading, her students practice writing summaries about research topics, produce a replica of historical news, and compose a poem generated from scenes in the novel.
Suzanne Murphy
9:45 AM
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New Fashioned Canning:
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June 17, 2008
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Summer 2008 |
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June 23, 2008
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June 23, 2008
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The Struggling Writer in Middle SchoolFor 6–8 Grade Teachers ATTENTION: Program Improvement middle schools and districts. This workshop will address the needs of Grade 6–8 teachers with a high percentage of English learners or Basic/Below Basic students in writing.
Margaret Tomita
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June 23, 2008
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Improving Student Academic Writing
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June 30, 2008
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Making Every English Classroom
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July 14, 2008
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Writer's Workshop and Your Classroom:
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July 28, 2008
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Prescription for Teaching Your English Language LearnersFor K–5 Grade Teachers Do you need a refill on your prescription to engage English learners? Learn how to make whole group instruction multilevel with cooperative groups, community building, descriptive peer coaching, research and brain-based strategies, and engaging structures. Active ingredient: Large doses of talking and moving. WARNING: Participation in this workshop may cause laughter and enjoyment. Continue use. No Expiration.
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July 28, 2008
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Forget Fast Food; Serve Them a Banquet!For 6–12 Grade Teachers The workshop will focus on the way in which EL students can be empowered through strategies that amplify rather than simplify material. Using her 20 years of experience working with ELD, SDAIE (Sheltered) and mainstreamed English Learners, Marie Milner will show how she helps EL students access challenging material, develop higher order thinking skills, employ critical thinking and discover their own speaking and writing voices. One key is lowering the students stress level (affective filter), and Marie will provide lessons and student writing samples while discussing the application of language acquisition theory to successful classroom practices.
Marie Milner
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August 4, 2008
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Day 1 |
Friday,
April 18 |
4:00 PM –
7:00 PM |
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Day 2 |
Saturday,
April 19 |
9:00 AM –
2:00 PM |
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Day 3 |
Friday,
May 30 |
4:00 PM –
7:00 PM |
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Day 4 |
Saturday,
May 21 |
9:00 AM –
2:00 PM |
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Day 5 |
Monday,
August 4 |
8:30 AM –
3:00 PM |
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Day 6 |
Tuesday,
August 5 |
8:30 AM –
3:00 PM |
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Day 7 |
Wednesday,
August 6 |
8:30 AM –
3:00 PM |
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Day 8 |
Thursday,
August 7 |
8:30 AM –
3:00 PM |
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Day 9 |
Friday,
August 8 |
8:30 AM –
3:00 PM |
| Days 10 to 13 (Fall 2008) will be scheduled in April with confirmed Institute participants. | ||
Cost
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Individuals:
Program free to all participants.
Reading Institute for Academic Preparation
(RIAP)
For 6–12 Grade Teachers
The Reading Institute for Academic Preparation (RIAP) gives teachers across the curriculum the tools to become effective literacy instructors. Participants will learn strategies for teaching academic language, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing skills in an organized, systematic way. Participants will also develop content area-specific lesson plans and complete a case study of their work in their own classrooms.
Participants will receive a $750.00 honorarium upon completion of the institute requirements, in addition to 2 to 3 salary-enhancing semester units from SJSU. (Some districts may match CSU's honorarium for a total of $1,500.00) Furthermore, participation in RIAP may be used to satisfy some second–year induction requirements. The program, including all workshops, materials, books, and resources, is free to all participants.
To enhance the impact of the program, we hope to recruit teams of teachers from each school site. This year we are urging Social Science and Science teachers to enroll, although teachers from every content area are welcome.
For more information or to register, contact Tom Reisz, RIAP Co-Director, by e-mail, or call Mr. Reisz at 408-924-3221.
Leadership Team
Dr. Marina Aminy
San José State University
Assistant Professor
Department of Secondary Education
Tom Reisz
Early Assessment Program Coordinator
San José State University
Dr. Jonathan Lovell
San José State University
SJAWP Director
San Jose Area Writing Project
Dr. Mary Warner
San José State University
Associate Director
San Jose Area Writing Project
Steven Sinclair
Santa Clara County Office of Education
English Language Arts Coordinator
Brook Wallace
English Teacher
Westmont High School
Campbell Union High School District
San Jose Area Writing Project
August 11, 2008
to
August 15, 2008
San José State University,
7th and San Carlos Streets
Room assignments will be sent to registered participants and posted on the Web site when confirmed.
Monday through Friday
8:30 AM
to
1:30 PM
Cost
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Individuals:
$250.00 for two full–semester units of credit
Un-complicating the
CAHSEE:
Exploring Ways to Help All Students Succeed
For 7–12 Grade Teachers
A team of presenters, led by Kathy Gonzalez will guide participants through successful strategies for CAHSEE Prep courses. Topics will include
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knowing the format of the test and how the standards are tested.
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exposure to the test item "stems" --the format of the questions and practice as well as deconstructing items (Why is this the right answer? Why are the others the wrong answers)
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practice with timed quick-writes, and timed writing with a formula (yes, a formula for a 20 minute writing)
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attitude adjustments (not only by students but teachers, too!)
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examining the CAHSEE released items as the most useful test practice.
Kathleen Gonzales
Santa Teresa High School
East Side Union High School District
Teacher Consultant
San Jose Area Writing Project
The San José Area Writing Project
Presents:
Young Writer's Camp!
July 28th–August 1st
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Does your child love to read? - Does he show an uncanny ability to notice things?
- Does she tell you she loves to write and wants to be an author someday?
- Could your child use a jump–start in his confidence in writing?
Give your child a jump–start on school in July.
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Cumberland Elementary School
824 Cumberland Drive Sunnyvale, CA 94087 |
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| The students1: | Students entering 2nd through 6th grades |
| The time: | 9:00 AM–2:30 PM |
| The dates: | July 28th - August 1st (Monday through Friday) |
| The cost2: |
$325 per student for the week, due by
June 27, 2008.
Early registration discount: $305 if postmarked by May 1, 2008. |
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1Minimum enrollment of 10 students needed to conduct each grade–level class.
2Need–based financial assistance available. |
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This summer, the SJAWP will again gather our top teachers from the South Bay to teach our 2nd annual Young Writer's Camp. Students entering grades 2–6 will be grouped in small classes to facilitate individualized support and instruction. They'll experience writing in various genres, make books, and learn important grammar and editing skills. Classes are California standards–based and will support student writing on the 4th and 7th grade STAR Writing Assessments.
What kind of instruction will students have over the course of the week?
Click here for more details.
September 13, 2008
Theme:
"Get Your Head in the Game"
Writing on Demand
San José State University,
7th and San Carlos Streets
Check In & Registration:
8:30 AM–9:00 AM
Sweeney Hall
Theme Setting:
9:00 AM–9:30 AM
Super Saturday Workshops:
9:45 AM–12:00 PM
Collaboration & Application:
12:00 PM–12:15 PM
Buffet Lunch (Included in Registration Fee):
12:15 PM–1:15 PM
(Ongoing, informal discussion with colleagues, workshop presenters & writing project facilitators.)
Sweeney Hall
You
must RSVP for lunch
by Tuesday, November 4, 2008:
e-mail Mary Warner
or call (408) 924-4417.
Free parking
on 4th Street, just north of San Carlos Avenue
(San Jose City parking—free on weekends)
Parking at the 7th Street (& San Salvador) Garage (located right beside Sweeney Hall):
Bring
five crisp one–dollar bills
for the ticket machine.
Engaging English Language Learners and… YOU!
For K–3rd Grade Teachers
Effectively engage your ELs with brain-based strategies that promote cooperative learning, community building, culturally responsive teaching, and explicit instruction. Learn how to plan lessons with the three variables of language acquisition: language input, language output, and supportive context. Expect an abundance of movement and collaboration.
Literacy Coach
Berryessa Union School District
Teacher Consultant
San Jose Area Writing Project
9:45 AM
to
12:30 PM
Building Confidence and Community in the EL Classroom
For 4th–8th Grade Teachers
This hands on workshop focuses on teaching strategies—including interactive skits/dramas, poetry, vocabulary games—to use with EL and non-EL students alike. We will also learn how to adapt Cornell notes for EL students. Participants will learn ways to build community in the classroom, creating an environment that is fun, inviting, and challenging.
Lindsey Stewart
Piedmont Middle School
Berryessa Union Elementary School District
Teacher Consultant
San Jose Area Writing Project
9:45 AM
to
12:30 PM
They're Poets and They Don’t Know It:
Using Poetry to Enhance Comprehension
in the EL Classroom
For 9th–12th Grade Teachers
Poetry is a particularly versatile tool in the EL classroom. Students can demonstrate a clear grasp of characterization, setting, theme, parts of speech, vocabulary, and descriptive language through writing their own poems. This workshop provides dozens of poetry-writing ideas you can use with all students to enhance or assess learning.
Debra Navratil
Teacher Consultant
San Jose Area Writing Project
9:45 AM
to
12:30 PM
October 11, 2008
Theme:
"Get Your Head in the Game"
Writing on Demand
San José State University,
7th and San Carlos Streets
Check In & Registration:
8:30 AM–9:00 AM
Sweeney Hall
Theme Setting:
9:00 AM–9:30 AM
Super Saturday Workshops:
9:45 AM–12:00 PM
Collaboration & Application:
12:00 PM–12:15 PM
Buffet Lunch (Included in Registration Fee):
12:15 PM–1:15 PM
(Ongoing, informal discussion with colleagues, workshop presenters & writing project facilitators.)
Sweeney Hall
You
must RSVP for lunch
by Tuesday, November 4, 2008:
e-mail Mary Warner
or call (408) 924-4417.
Free parking
on 4th Street, just north of San Carlos Avenue
(San Jose City parking—free on weekends)
Parking at the 7th Street (& San Salvador) Garage (located right beside Sweeney Hall):
Bring
five crisp one–dollar bills
for the ticket machine.
Taking the First Steps into Expository Writing
For K–3rd Grade Teachers
It's possible to have fun teaching while incorporating expository writing into your classroom! This workshop will focus on strategies including "color sentences" that help to introduce paragraph writing to your K–3 students. Many different strategies will be discussed that teachers can use combined with current best practices.
Jennifer Kim
Zanker Elementary School
Milpitas Unified School District
Teacher Consultant
San Jose Area Writing Project
9:45 AM
to
12:30 PM
It's a Small World After All:
Blending Social Studies and Writing
For 4th–8th Grade Teachers
Step into expository writing through the focused lens of world citizen awareness in social studies. This workshop provides a step–by–step model of building critical thinking through expository writing while inspiring students to see worldwide issues with the goal of making positive change. Curriculum integration with the social studies texts serves as the basis for the writing model.
Julie Jenkins
Springer Elementary School
Los Altos Elementary School District
Teacher Consultant
San Jose Area Writing Project
9:45 AM
to
12:30 PM
Get Them All on the Same Page:
Expository Writing
For 9th–12th Grade Teachers
Learn strategies for bringing all students up to speed on paragraph writing and for enhancing students’ multi–paragraph essay writing skills. Students can write stronger, more meaningful introductions. They can blend quotes into their paragraphs consistently and well. They can draw meaningful conclusions. Excellent early–in–the year ideas for students entering your classroom from all different learning environments!
Nancy Kennett
Piedmont Hills High School
East Side Union High School District
Teacher Consultant
San Jose Area Writing Project
9:45 AM
to
12:30 PM
November 8, 2008
Theme:
"Get Your Head in the Game"
Writing on Demand
San José State University,
7th and San Carlos Streets
Check In & Registration:
8:30 AM–9:00 AM
Sweeney Hall
Room 229
Theme Setting:
9:00 AM–9:30 AM
Super Saturday Workshops:
9:45 AM–12:00 PM
Collaboration & Application:
12:00 PM–12:15 PM
Buffet Lunch (Included in Registration Fee):
12:15 PM–1:15 PM
(Ongoing, informal discussion with colleagues, workshop presenters & writing project facilitators.)
Sweeney Hall
Room 229
You
must RSVP for lunch
by Tuesday, November 4, 2008:
e-mail Mary Warner
or call (408) 924-4417.
Free parking
on 4th Street, just north of San Carlos Avenue
(San Jose City parking—free on weekends)
Parking at the 7th Street (& San Salvador) Garage (located right beside Sweeney Hall):
Bring
five crisp one–dollar bills
for the ticket machine.
Opening Speaker
&
Theme Setter
Marty Brandt
Independence High School
East Side Unified School District
Associate Director
San Jose Area Writing Project
9:00 AM
to
9:30 AM
Memory Writing for Primary Students
For K–3rd Grade Teachers
Mem Fox's book, Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge, is used to spark personal memories. After reading the book, students talk about their memories, draw pictures, partner share, and write. The strategies used in this workshop—including lesson plans, graphic organizers, and additional suggestions for picture books related to childhood memories—help students bring their ideas from their heads to their pencils. Participants are encouraged to bring and share their favorite picture books relating to the topic.
Coincidentally, you can meet the author, Mem Fox, at Hicklebee's in San Jose, California at 7:00 PM, October 18, 2008, and at 2:00 PM, October 19, 2008.
Cindy Cohen
Valle Vista Elementary School
Mount Pleasant School District
Teacher Consultant
San Jose Area Writing Project
9:45 AM
to
12:00 PM
The Whole is the Sum of the PARTS
For 4th–8th Grade Teachers
The best way to be proactive about writing on demand in contexts like the CST is consistent and explicit writing practice. However, specific test–related strategies can give students the confidence to succeed. In this workshop Brenna Dimas guides participants through several activities that promote writing fluency and introduces the PARTS—Purpose, Audience, Role, Topic, and Strategies—for addressing any writing prompt.
Brenna Dimas
Rancho Milpitas Middle School
Milpitas Unified School District
Teacher Consultant
San Jose Area Writing Project
9:45 AM
to
12:00 PM
Clues for Careful Reading:
Strategies for Success with On–Demand Writing
For 9th–12th Grade Teachers
Successful writing in timed settings begins with reading exercises that build up students' confidence to apply their individual writing processes to any prompt. In this workshop, participants will experience strategies that will strengthen students' reading comprehension skills, audience awareness, and writing processes. In addition, participants will gain insight into the holistic assessment of student essays written for college–level prompts used in exit exams for developmental and transfer–level college courses.
Tina Golaw
West Valley Community College
Teacher Consultant
San Jose Area Writing Project
9:45 AM
to
12:00 PM