I am a novice in teaching the Paragraph Writing Strategy, so Jean's session was extremely valuable. The activities she shared were engaging and required us to think deeply about writing structures and how we differentiate our writing instruction. The activities also provided us with alternatives to the practice sheets that are included in the strategy's curriculum. The most beneficial aspect of the session was being able to practice the activities and see them from a student's perspective. I can take back our examples and use them as exemplars for students as they collaborate and experience the activities for themselves. I'm excited to incorporate these writing activities into my ELA classes! Best PD ever!
