Research shows that writing about what we learn is a way to solidify that knowledge in our minds, building networks of ideas and connected vocabulary. In this session, teachers will learn ways to use writing not only as a way to make content learning stick, but also as a way to teach crucial writing skills, such as grammar and mechanics. 

We will explore approaches that honor choice and process in writing instruction, and also provide students with ways to cement their learning from reading via research projects and culminating writing tasks that connect to reading and knowledge building.