Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome

    • Welcome and Participant Workbook

    • Pre-test: Part 1 (Self Assessment)

    • Pre-test: Part 2
  • 2

    Emergent Writing Overview

    • Emergent Writing Intro

    • Writing Instruction: Let's Discuss!

    • I don't like to write!

    • What is Writing?

    • Framework for Emergent Writing

    • What do your guidelines say?
  • 3

    Handwriting

    • Muscles Used for Writing - Part 1

    • Which Muscles Did You Use?

    • Muscles Used for Writing - Part 2

    • Developmental Guidance on Handwriting

    • Gross Motor Development

    • Fine Motor Development

    • Fine Motor Skills with Everyday Items

    • Teaching Letter Formation

    • Reflection: Handwriting

    • Section Quiz
  • 4

    Language Development

    • Language Development Intro

    • Language Development: Let's Discuss!

    • Language Development in Early Childhood

    • Building Language

    • Language Scenario

    • Language Development: Whole Class

    • Language Development: Building Content Knowledge

    • Language Development: Centers

    • Language Development: Home Connections

    • Language Development Activity Discussion Board

    • Reflection: Language Development
  • 5

    Conceptual Knowledge

    • Conceptual Knowledge Intro

    • Images to Convey Meaning

    • Writing for Authentic Purposes

    • Authentic Purpose: Letters

    • Authentic Purpose: Class Activities

    • Authentic Purpose: Directions and Procedures

    • Authentic Purpose: Home Connections

    • Authentic Purposes for Writing Discussion Board

    • Special Paper and Writing Tools

    • Making Writing Fun Discussion Board

    • Reflection: Conceptual Knowledge

    • Section Quiz
  • 6

    Generative Knowledge

    • Generative Knowledge Intro

    • The Writing Process

    • Pre-Writing

    • Drafting

    • Revising

    • Editing

    • Publishing

    • Celebrating Writing Discussion Board

    • Reflection: Generative Knowledge

    • Section Quiz
  • 7

    Procedural Knowledge

    • Procedural Knowledge Intro

    • Developmental Stages of Writing

    • Identifying Stages of Writing

    • Your Turn: Analyze a Writing Sample

    • Connected Literacy Skills

    • Supporting Stages of Writing: Pre-literate and Using Letters

    • Supporting Stages of Writing: Phonetic and Fluent

    • Analyzing Writing and Planning Support Example

    • Planning to Support Your Student

    • Reflection: Procedural Knowledge

    • Question Response: Hesitant Writers

    • Section Quiz
  • 8

    Models for Teaching Writing

    • Models for Teaching Writing Intro

    • Gradual Release

    • Modeled, Shared, and Interactive Writing

    • Video Observation

    • Video Debrief

    • Guided and Independent Writing

    • Assessing Writing

    • Reflection: Models for Teaching Writing

    • Sample Lesson Plan (PreK)

    • Section Quiz
  • 9

    Closing

FAQ

  • For how long do I have access to the course?

    After purchasing your course, you will have immediate access to the course, which will continue for six months.

  • Do you accept purchase orders?

    Yes! Please contact us for information at [email protected].

  • I am an administrator and am considering purchasing this course for my teachers. Can I preview the course?

    Yes, we can set up you up with complimentary access for 24 hours to check out the content. Please contact us at [email protected] for more information.

  • Do you offer group discounts?

    Yes, we have special pricing for schools, districts, and groups of more than five teachers. Please contact us for more information at [email protected]

  • Do I need to take this course at a certain pace?

    No, this is a self-paced course and you can go through the lessons as quickly as you'd like! You can also go back to re-watch lessons as needed. That being said, we think you'll get the most out of this course if you commit to completing the lessons for each chapter in one sitting.

  • Can I get PD credit for this course?

    After completing the course (all lessons, including any discussion posts and assignments), we will issue a certificate of completion. We are a TEA approved CPE provider for Texas. However, since every state and district has different requirements for PD credit, this certificate does NOT guarantee that you will be granted credit by your district or state.