Each Mini PD Session is 15-20 Minutes Long
and Led by One of Our Top Score Writing Certified Trainers.
Each Session Includes a Free Activity You Can Use in Your Classroom.

FREE Mini PD Session Topics:
 Mini PD Session 1
First Steps to Writing - Planning and Organizing
Learn how to set your students up for success when writing text-based essays! This mini PD focuses on teaching students how to accurately analyze writing prompts and easily construct a planning outline that will allow them to write a well- structured essay.
 Mini PD Session 2
Setting Up Body Paragraphs in Text-Based Essays
Are your students’ middle paragraphs unorganized, short, or vague? We can help! This mini PD will provide you with strategies to teach your students how to write structured body paragraphs that are full of focused evidence and elaboration.
 Mini PD Session 3
Fostering Growth Mindset
Are you tired of grading papers? Do you wish your students cared more about their writing? This mini PD will show you how to cultivate a growth mindset in your students through the use of self-assessment tools and personal reflection.
 Mini PD Session 4
Relevant Evidence and Referencing in Text-Based Essays
Let’s take our use of text evidence to the next level! Learn new ways to teach students to evaluate evidence and select the highest quality examples to include in their essays. This mini PD also addresses all the acceptable ways students may reference their sources.
 Mini PD Session 5
Raising the Bar on Elaboration
Looking to challenge your proficient writers? This mini PD focuses on helping students elaborate with higher-order thoughts and ideas. We will share explicit strategies for teaching students to analyze the text and think critically about what they have read.

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