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**Day 1: Get the Juices Flowing - Tools to Support Prewriting ** ** Workshop Overview ** Graphic organizers are a great way for students to organize their thoughts before writing. Participants will be introduced to tools that can aid students during the prewriting process, including Wallwisher, ReadWriteThink, and Popplet. Kidspiration, software that is installed on all elementary MCPS computers, will also be explored. Participants will learn how these tools work, how they can advance student learning, and how they can be incorporated into lessons that meet curriculum goals. Participants will examine examples and create their own for classroom use. ** Today's Tools ** Wallwisher [|ReadWriteThink]  Popplet   Kidspiration - installed on computers ** Prerequisites ** Explore the links provided on the Outside Resources page to prepare for today’s training. ** Materials ** Today you will need: ** Objectives **  By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
 * 1) Computer with Internet access to view and use Web 2.0 Tools
 * 2) Curriculum 2.0
 * 3) Note-taking sheet
 * 1) Identify Web 2.0 Tools that can be used during prewriting
 * 2) Describe how Web 2.0 Tools can help students during prewriting
 * 3) Compare Web 2.0 Tools to more traditional forms of writing
 * 4) Create prewriting examples with Web 2.0 Tools
 * Workshop Schedule **(All times are approximate)

** 9:00-10:00 - Welcome and Wallwisher ** 1. Whole group: Welcome and introductions. 2. Icebreaker/whole group discussion: Wallwisher activity that poses the question: What do your students do for prewriting activities? How can virtual webbing and outlining tools benefit young learners? 3. Whole group PowerPoint presentation: Review the basic functions of Wallwisher. How can Wallwisher be used during writing instruction? Examine third grade example. // ( 4.3.C.8 Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.) // How does this web tool compare to more traditional forms of prewriting exercises? 4. Independent project: Create a wall of ideas based on presentation and whole group follow-up discussion.

** 10:00-11:00 - ReadWriteThink ** 1. Whole group PowerPoint presentation: Review four prewriting tools: essay map, webbing tool, story map and persuasion map. Look at instructor-made examples of each. Examine first grade example of webbing tool. //(4.1.C.8 With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.)// 2. Grade level discussion: What tools would be most beneficial for your students? How can these tools be integrated into prewriting lessons? How can students strengthen writing content by effectively mapping out ideas? 3. Mini-lesson: Improving ideas and content (from 6 traits of writing) with the use of virtual webs and tools. 4. Independent project: Create at least two different examples to use with your students. Share with a grade level partner. If time allows, explore other activities and resources on site.


 * 11:00-12:00 - Kidspiration **

1. Whole group PowerPoint presentation: Review the how to create a web in picture view. How does Kidspiration compare to Wallwisher and ReadWriteThink? Pros and cons to using each tool. 2. Whole group then grade level discussion: How can Kidspiration webs be used during instruction in all subject areas? How can it be used specifically during writing instruction? Examine second grade example. //(4.2.C.7 Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., read a number of books on a single topic to produce a report; record science observations.)// What unique features of Kidspiration help students become better writers? 3. Independent project: Create a web to show ideas discussed with grade level group. If time allows, review "Writing a personal narrative" and other pre-made webs under the Reading and Writing tab.

** 12:00-12:15 - Break **

** 12:15-1:00 - Popplet and Wrap-Up ** 1. Whole group PowerPoint presentation: Review the basic functions of Popplet and examine instructor-made example. 2. Whole group discussion: How can Popplet be used during instruction? Examine third grade example. //(4.3.A.2.b. Develop the topic with facts, definitions, and details.)// 3. Independent project: Create a Popplet to demonstrate all that was learned today about prewriting tools. Include the benefits of using such tools during literacy instruction. Share with a grade level partner. 4. Independent assignment: Complete a workshop reflection. 5. Homework: Prepare for tomorrow’s workshop by visiting the sites linked on the Outside Resources page!