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Students are engaged in three categories of writing: Writing to Learn, Writing to Demonstrate Learning, and Writing for Publication. Writing and writing instruction should be embedded throughout all content area and students have writing notebooks to demonstrate learning. All teachers were trained by Matt Glover,Writing Consultant, using the Writing Workshop model in September 2011 and November 2011. Jean Wolfe, Writing Consultant, provided On Demand and writing best practice training in January 2012. Teachers are implementing strategies learned in the trainings that were provided by these two consultants. Writing samples of books and wiritng pieces are included in a working writing portfolio that will be sent to next grade level that contain feedback to students regarding writing and communication skills. Two of these writing books and/or pieces will be taken through the writing process as stated in the Writing Common Core. Summer of 2012 teachers will have professional development that includes writing workshop..crafting, composing and reflecting.

School and district writing plans are included.