| Working Group 15: | |||
| How do you hold effective writing conferences? |
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What exactly is a conference? | ||
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Time spent one-on-one helping | ||
| discuss | |||
| revise | |||
| edit | |||
| publish | |||
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May be around table | ||
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May be pull-out | ||
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How much time is needed? | ||
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Depends on: | ||
| the child | |||
| issues to discuss | |||
| purpose | |||
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Normally 2-5 minutes | ||
| some need more time, more often | |||
| some need less time, less often | |||
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May have a system of when to see whom | ||
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What are other children doing while you hold conferences? | ||
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Writing! Start a new story if stuck | ||
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No Interruptions – only emergencies | ||
| keep a STOP sign on the desk when conferences are in session | |||
| may institute the “Blood or Barf” rule | |||
| teacher wears a hat when not to be interrupted | |||
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Be consistent in sending interrupters away | ||
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PRACTICE PROCEDURES with your class – these are critical! | ||
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