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Workshop NameBook Clubs and Author Studies for the ELA Classroom
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Workshop Short DescBased off the text, 4 Essentials, these four practices have the power to transform students' relationship with literacy and truly prepare them for the more demanding work of college. Using the 4 Essentials Book, and principals around Book Clubs from Penny Kittle and Kelly Gallagher, participants will organize and develop Book Clubs based on genres, author studies, central themes, and curriculum needs.
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School Year2024-2025
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Category529 - Professional Development
SubcategoryCurric: Learning Standards
Provider529 - Professional Development
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Duration6 Hours
LevelSED CODES 1,2,3,4
Total Workshop Days1.0
Credit Hours5.50
Days To Bill1.0
Participants Must Attend All DaysNo
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Workshop Full DescEssay. Poetry. Book Clubs. Digital Composition. Penny Kittle and Kelly Gallagher extend their work in 180 Days: Two Teachers and the Quest to Engage and Empower Adolescents by taking a deep dive into four essential studies. Their aim is to move beyond compliance and formula, and to develop students agency, independence, and decision-making skills. These four practices, they argue, have the power to transform students' relationship with literacy and truly prepare them for the more demanding work of college.

A central belief underlies each of the four studies that composing involves choosing, picking among options. It is not following a pre-set pattern. But if students are to make these choices, they need to be aware of the moves and possibilities open to them. That's what this book does; it shows how teacher demonstrations, the skillful use of mentor texts, effective feedback (and many other tools) can make choices possible.

Using the 4 Essentials Book, and principals around Book Clubs from Penny Kittle and Kelly Gallagher, participants will organize and develop Book Clubs based on genres, author studies, central themes, and curriculum needs.
Workshop AudienceTeachers Grades PK-12, Instructional Coaches, Administrators, Special/Exceptional Education Teachers
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Workshop ObjectivesParticipants will:
- Understand the power of Book Clubs in the ELA Classroom
- Develop Book Club themes, and identify books and resources to use in the classroom
- Create Book Study Kits to address themes, or specific authors, or genres
Assessment of LearningParticipation in discussion, share-out, created lists of books and resources, plan for book study kits
Workshop Topics, Concepts & ResourcesAuthor Studies
Book Clubs
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Submitted For Approval01/04/2024
Approved12/08/2023
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CTLE EligibleYes
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Workshop Id2581
Added ByJenna Tost
BocesCattaraugus-Allegany BOCES
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Entry Date11/14/2023 13:57:44
Last Modified Date01/04/2024 15:25:36

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    • 1 Knowledge Students and Student Learning
    • 2 Knowledge of Content and Instruction
    • 3 Instructional Practice
    • 5 Assessment for Learning
    • 7 Professional Growth