Schoolwide Network http://www.schoolwidenetwork.com/rss/comments/ [20 Most Commented videos on Schoolwide Network] Copyright (c) 2006-2007 by Schoolwide Network - All rights reserved. http://www.schoolwidenetwork.com/images/logo.jpg Schoolwide Network http://www.schoolwidenetwork.com/ Bridging Test Preparation and Reading Instruction http://www.schoolwidenetwork.com/video/46/Bridging-Test-Preparation-and-Reading-Instruction

Literacy Consultant and Author Robin Cohen speaks about the importance of linking test preparation to reading instruction. To hear more check out Robin's Blog at www.schoolwideblog.com.

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Tags: Test Preparation, Reading Workshop, Testing Fundamentals
Date: 2009-05-22


]]> SWworkshops Paul Janeczko: Why Is Poetry Important? http://www.schoolwidenetwork.com/video/47/Paul-Janeczko-Why-Is-Poetry-Important

Poet and anthologist Paul Janeczko shares his passion for poetry and discusses why poetry is so important.

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Tags: Poetry, Writing Workshop, Schoolwide
Date: 2009-05-22


]]> SWworkshops Paul Janeczko: Does poetry have to rhyme? http://www.schoolwidenetwork.com/video/48/Paul-Janeczko-Does-poetry-have-to-rhyme

Poet and anthologist Paul Janeczko asks and answers a common question by children, "Does poetry have to rhyme?"

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Tags: poetry1
Date: 2009-05-22


]]> SWworkshops Launching Writing Workshop Mini-Lesson (K1) http://www.schoolwidenetwork.com/video/49/Launching-Writing-Workshop-Mini-Lesson-K1

Drafting (or Organization) Mini-Lesson. Rationale: Writers organize their ideas according to their particular purpose and audience. Students examine the organization of the literature they read and connect to the need to similarly shape their own writing as they draft. Featured Touchstone Text: Diary of a Worm

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Tags: Writing Fundamentals, Writer's Workshop, Writing Process, Organization Trait, Launching
Date: 2009-05-22


]]> SWFundamentals Angela Johnson reads some of her unpublished poems http://www.schoolwidenetwork.com/video/483/Angela-Johnson-reads-some-of-her-unpublished-poems

Author Angela Johnson shares some of her poetry that has not yet been published.

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Tags: Writing workshop, Angela Johnson, mentor authors, poetry
Date: 2009-11-02


]]> SchoolwideInc Build Community with Classroom Libraries http://www.schoolwidenetwork.com/video/75/Build-Community-with-Classroom-Libraries

We understand the importance of community.

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Tags: community literacy learning communities Schoolwide Schoolwide Network
Date: 2009-06-08


]]> SchoolwideInc Vera B. Williams - Expressing Yourself http://www.schoolwidenetwork.com/video/38/Vera-B-Williams--Expressing-Yourself

Vera B. Williams speaks about expression, and other techinques she uses in the creative process.

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Tags: Vera B. Williams, Literacy workshops
Date: 2009-05-22


]]> SWworkshops Vera B. Williams introduces her newest book - A Chair for Always http://www.schoolwidenetwork.com/video/39/Vera-B-Williams-introduces-her-newest-book--A-Chair-for-Always

Vera B. Williams speaks about the production of her book "A Chair for Always" at Schoolwide's Literacy Workshop.

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Tags: Vera B. Williams, Author, Keynote Speaker, Literacy Workshop
Date: 2009-05-22


]]> SWworkshops Vera B. Williams Introduction by Rory Cohen http://www.schoolwidenetwork.com/video/41/Vera-B-Williams-Introduction-by-Rory-Cohen

Schoolwide's Educational Director Rory Cohen introduces author Vera B. Williams at Schoolwide's Literacy Workshop.

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Date: 2009-05-22


]]> SWworkshops Personal Narrative in the K-1 Writing Workshop: Story Structure http://www.schoolwidenetwork.com/video/42/Personal-Narrative-in-the-K-1-Writing-Workshop-Story-Structure

Schoolwide, Inc. Educational Director Rory Cohen talks about story structure and the drafting stage of a Personal Narrative Unit of Study.

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Tags: Personal Narrative, Writing Workshop, Writing Fundamentals
Date: 2009-05-22


]]> SWworkshops Vera B. Williams: I'm not what you expected? http://www.schoolwidenetwork.com/video/44/Vera-B-Williams-Im-not-what-you-expected

Vera B. Williams shares a very funny personal experience and discusses the importance of empowering children to be storytellers. www.schoolwideworkshops.com

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Tags: Vera B. Williams, Writing Workshop
Date: 2009-05-22


]]> SWworkshops Using Touchstone Texts in the K-1 Writing Workshop http://www.schoolwidenetwork.com/video/45/Using-Touchstone-Texts-in-the-K-1-Writing-Workshop

Schoolwide Educational Director and National Literacy Consultant Rory Cohen discusses the importance of using "accessible" touchstone/mentor texts in the Writer's Workshop.

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Tags: Writing Workshop, Writing Fundamentals, Touchstone Texts
Date: 2009-05-22


]]> SWworkshops Schoolwide, Inc. Catalog Supports Classroom Libraries http://www.schoolwidenetwork.com/video/54/Schoolwide-Inc-Catalog-Supports-Classroom-Libraries

Educational Director Rory Cohen talks about the history of the Schoolwide Catalog, its key features and organization, and how it helps educators build classroom libraries to support their Reading and Writing Workshop. To request a Schoolwide catalog please visit us online at www.schoolwide.com.

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Date: 2009-05-27


]]> SWworkshops Writing Fundamentals: Units of Study in Writing Workshop http://www.schoolwidenetwork.com/video/55/Writing-Fundamentals-Units-of-Study-in-Writing-Workshop

Educational Director Rory Cohen speaks about the development of Writing Fundamentals and the importance of Units of Study in Writing Workshop.

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Date: 2009-05-28


]]> SWworkshops Angela Johnson talks about her student fans http://www.schoolwidenetwork.com/video/482/Angela-Johnson-talks-about-her-student-fans

Author Angela Johnson talks about a funny encounter with a student fan.

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Tags: Writing workshop, Angela Johnson, mentor authors
Date: 2009-11-02


]]> SchoolwideInc Paul Janeczko: The Haiku and the Senryu http://www.schoolwidenetwork.com/video/51/Paul-Janeczko-The-Haiku-and-the-Senryu

Poet and anthologist Paul Janeczko speaks about Haiku, Senryu and other poetic forms at a Schoolwide Literacy Workshop in Staten Island, NY (www.schoolwideworkshops.com).

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Tags: Poetry, Writing Workshop, Haiku, Senryu
Date: 2009-05-22


]]> SWworkshops Paul Janeczko: The Many Forms of Poetry http://www.schoolwidenetwork.com/video/52/Paul-Janeczko-The-Many-Forms-of-Poetry

Poet and anthologist Paul Janeczko discusses various poetic forms at a Schoolwide, Inc. literacy workshop in Staten Island, NY (www.schoolwideworkshops.com).

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Tags: Poetry, Unit of Study, Writing Workshop, Paul Janeczko
Date: 2009-05-22


]]> SWworkshops Why Author Study in Grade K-1 Writing Workshop? http://www.schoolwidenetwork.com/video/56/Why-Author-Study-in-Grade-K-1-Writing-Workshop

Educational Director Rory Cohen talks about the importance of Author Study in a K-1 Writing Workshop, and shares numerous teaching points for K-1 teachers. Authors Donald Crews and Mem Fox are featured.

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Date: 2009-05-28


]]> SWworkshops How to choose an author for an Author Study Part 1 http://www.schoolwidenetwork.com/video/57/How-to-choose-an-author-for-an-Author-Study-Part-1

Educational Director Rory Cohen discusses how to select an author for an author study in a Gr. K-1 writing workshop focusing on: Accessibility:

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Date: 2009-05-28


]]> SWworkshops How to Choose an author for an Author Study Part 2 http://www.schoolwidenetwork.com/video/58/How-to-Choose-an-author-for-an-Author-Study-Part-2

Educational Director Rory Cohen discusses how to select an author for an author study in a Gr. K-1 writing workshop focusing on the importance of information gathering and researching an author. Authors Donald Crews and Mem Fox are featured.

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Tags: writing workshop, author study, writing fundamentals
Date: 2009-05-28


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