Marian Balch, Director
PO Box 259412
Madison,  WI 53725-9412
Phone:
608-576-6166 or608-223-2168
Fax
: 608-223-2159
e-mail:
mbalch@yahoo.com
            www.johnmuiracademy.org 

July 28-August 1, 2008 ~ Verona High School
John Muir Academy
STATEWIDE ACADEMIES

 

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Chiwaukee Academy
Kenosha/Racine Area
August 11-15, 2008
 

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Christa McAuliffe Academy
Appleton Area
July 14-18, 2008
 

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 Cray Academy
Chippewa Falls Area
July 4-7, 2008

 

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Gitche Gumee Academy
Ashland Area
July 28-August 1, 2008
 

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John Muir Academy
Verona Area
July 28-August 1, 2008
 

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Northwoods Academy
Rhinelander Area
August 4-8, 2008
 

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Sally Ride Academy
West Allis Area/June 23-27, 2008
Waukesha Area
/July 14-18, 2008
Grafton Area
/July 28-August 1, 2008
Fond du Lac Area
/August 11-15, 2008

 

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Star Academy
River Falls Area
July 29-August 1, 2008
 

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Washburn Academy
Holmen Area/July 14-18, 2008
Onalaska Area
/July 28-August 1, 2008
 

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WASDI

 

TURN KIDS ON TO WRITING - PERMANENTLY!

INSTRUCTOR(S): Laurie Holmquist, Madison
GRADE LEVEL:  1-8
 

Participants will spend the week learning how to craft writing lessons using the 6+1 Traits method of teaching writing.  All aspects of writing will be covered, as well as how to reach the reluctant writer.  Participants will write themselves, and keep a daily journal for the week.  A wide variety of the newest and best titles in children's literature will be available for use in writing lessons, as well as enjoyment.  If teaching writing has been a chore, when you finish this workshop, you will be equipped to teach it with enthusiasm and confidence - guaranteed!

Participants will:

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Create lessons that cover all of the Wisconsin State Standards in the writing portion of the language arts curriculum.

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Learn how to teach writing to all abilities of children, at the same time, guaranteeing that no child is left behind in the writing process.

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Learn how to evaluate children's literature and select those titles that are appropriate for the teaching of each of the traits, ensuring them an enriching curriculum for the teaching of writing, from the bookshelves of their own classrooms.