Writing Portfolios-End of Year Collection Procedures
Recommended Procedures
1. Return the folders to students.
2. Have the students select their best writing samples: 1 for each of the three genres-argumentative, informative, and narrative.
3. Have students take all other writing samples out of their folders and take those other writing samples home.
4. Have students place the 3 BEST Samples back into their writing folder along with the scoring logs and return the folder to their ELA teachers.
5. ELA teachers turn all student writing folders into the instructional coach for filing. (Alphabetize by grade-level.)
Step Up To Writing Training
May 26 -Tuesday MyPLC Section# 64547
May 28 -Thursday MyPLC Section# 64549
Time: 9:00AM -4:00PM
Audience: Current ELA Department Chairs & Instructional Coaches, ELA Teachers (1 per grade level; 4 from each school)
Location: ISC...Must Register before Friday!
During this workshop, attends will receive online access codes. The codes/licenses are limited to 4 per school or 1 teacher license per grade level. The workshop will focus on using the online tools and resources as well as research-validated, hands-on, multisensory writing strategies and writing activities that help students become proficient. Every Step Up strategy is now built to support specific standards in the areas of writing, vocabulary, language, reading, and speaking & listening.
Day 1 Unit 1 Ready: A Post Planning Webinar Session
May 27, 2015
Time: Select a Session
Morning Session (10:00-11:30) MyPLC Section # 64550
Afternoon Session (1:00-2:30) MyPLC Section # 64551
Location: Online (Must Register for Access)
Audience: 6-12 ELA Teachers, Department Chairs, Instructional Coaches, Assistant Principals
During this eTraining, 6-12 ELA teachers, department chairs, instructional coaches, and the extended ELA departmental support staff will be provided with an overview of how to access the ELA Curriculum using Phoenix as well as strategies for to planning and prioritizing Unit I in preparation for the first nine weeks of School Year 2015-2016.
Summer Reading Challenge
The Summer Reading Challenge has taken off full speed ahead!
Need ideas for the School's Out! Reading Is In! summer reading kickoff?
Click here for the inspirational videos and answers to Frequently Asked Questions!
Also visit http://www.atlantapublicschools.us/summerreading
Stay tuned for more details from your school leadership team!
Dr. Alisha Hill, 6-12 Literacy Coordinator
Stay Updated During the Summer Months: Text @aps612 to (678) 866-1954 and/or send an email to aps612@mail.remind.com.
Archived 6-12 Literacy Updates: https://www.smore.com/u/alishahill6
ELA SharePoint: http://tinyurl.com/apsELAsite
Email: arhill@atlanta.k12.ga.us
Phone: 404-802-2702
Twitter: @DrAlishaHill