http://netvouz.com/jgordon/tag/conference?feed=rss jgordon's bookmarks tagged "conference" on Netvouz http://www.stenhouse.com/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idProduct=9046 Ralph Fletcher and JoAnn Portalupi write, "Writing conferences can be difficult to manage, and it's tempting to omit them from the workshop, but these one-to-one interactions are crucial. Writers need response, not only from their peers but from us as well." In this two-part series we revisit (See When Students Write by the same authors) Bailey's Elementary school on the outskirts of Washington, DC, to watch and listen as accomplished teachers confer with students about their writing. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > VIDEOs and DVDs jgordon Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:45:10 GMT http://www.stenhouse.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=8977&r=sb060328 Janine Reid and Betty Shultze with Ulla Petersen address the most common questions that teachers ask about teaching writing to young children. It goes on to offer a step-by-step approach to engaging young writers and developing confident readers and writers. Based on the work of real K–2 students. Review entire book online. Some strategies apply for older ELLs. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > Literacy > Writing jgordon Thu, 30 Mar 2006 00:51:59 GMT