Weave writing practices into math instruction to enhance critical thinking and analysis. Learn innovative mini-lessons that focus on articulating thought processes rather than merely solving problems, empowering students to strengthen their writing skills and deepen their understanding of mathematical concepts.
Didi Harris is a literacy consultant with Smekens Education who brings warmth, energy, and a wealth of classroom experience to every professional development session. With classroom experience in both primary and intermediate grades, Didi equips educators with practical, proven strategies... Read More →
Wednesday July 16, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am EDT Q114
Implement effective strategies that target the essential Trait of Ideas. Discover how to teach students to develop topics, add rich details, and incorporate compelling evidence. With a focus on ideas, increase not only the length of their writing but improve the overall quality.
Didi Harris is a literacy consultant with Smekens Education who brings warmth, energy, and a wealth of classroom experience to every professional development session. With classroom experience in both primary and intermediate grades, Didi equips educators with practical, proven strategies... Read More →
Wednesday July 16, 2025 10:50am - 11:55am EDT Q114
Guide students through the stages of writing—drawing, labeling, listing, and sentence writing—while building skills in opinion, informative, and narrative writing. Learn how these writing modes emerge within early developmental stages.
Didi Harris is a literacy consultant with Smekens Education who brings warmth, energy, and a wealth of classroom experience to every professional development session. With classroom experience in both primary and intermediate grades, Didi equips educators with practical, proven strategies... Read More →
