Differentiated Instructional Strategies for Writing in the Content Areas (Multimedia Kit): A Multimedia Kit for Professional Development

Demonstrate how teachers can use differentiated writing strategies to improve literacy levels and content learning!

Use this comprehensive multimedia kit to show how teachers can effectively use differentiated writing techniques to optimize students’ mastery of content. You will be able to describe the developmental stages of writing, define the writing process, identify different genres and formats, and lead discussions about:

• Creating a positive writing environment
• Planning lessons that support students’ individual needs before, during, and after writing
• Motivating reluctant or struggling writers
• Incorporating flexible peer grouping
• Using checklists, rubrics, surveys, and portfolios as assessment tools
• Remediating writing problems

Includes: DVD (61 min.), Facilitator’s Guide, CD-ROM, Companion Book