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April 2019
Mentor Sentences
Use model sentences to teach grammar, craft moves (revision), and lift the level of student writing. Registration is OPEN. El Paso, Texas Workshop Summary Alice Nine will show you how to use grammar while practicing revision and editing skills with mentor sentences using her simple instructional routine ( #A9_TSI ). She will show you how to lift student writing by -- *Using grammar for mastery through meaningful application *Developing the habit of noticing language patterns *Analyzing and imitating authors' craft…
Find out more »May 2019
Grammar Boot Camp
Teach grammar for the sake of reading and writing. Registration is OPEN. El Paso, Texas Workshop summary Experience two days of easy-to-manage, student-engaging Anchor Lessons, Anchor Charting, Learning Rituals & Routines and an introduction to Alice Nine's Interactive Grammar Notebook. Anchor Lessons and Anchor Charts build concepts with clear, concise, easy explanations and definitions. Mentor texts model with accurate examples. The Grammar Notebook becomes a student's resource book. Full-color graphics and explicit notebook building is part of the lessons in…
Find out more »Teach Cursive
"Scrawls that cannot be read may be compared to talking that cannot be understood; and writing too difficult to decipher, to stammering speech." --Spencerian Penmanship, 1874 Registration is OPEN. El Paso, Texas Don't miss it! The new ELAR TEKS require it! Workshop Summary Experience a day of learning and practice --Basic formation of cursive letters --The "cursive connection" and how to use it to teach cursive --Writing and ready cursive --A sequence for successful instruction --How to integrate instruction and…
Find out more »June 2019
P.S. 147 PD Day
ENROLLMENT CLOSED. Participation by invitation only. Digital training is in progress. Brooklyn, NY.
Find out more »How We Write
During this workshop, Alice Nine will show you how to use one-sentence compositions to teach the writing process and academic vocabulary of writing.
Find out more »Mentor Sentences
Use model sentences to teach grammar, craft moves (revision), and lift the level of student writing. Registration is OPEN. El Paso, Texas Workshop Summary Alice Nine will show you how to use grammar while practicing revision and editing skills with mentor sentences using her simple instructional routine ( #A9_TSI ). She will show you how to lift student writing by -- *Using grammar for mastery through meaningful application *Developing the habit of noticing language patterns *Analyzing and imitating authors' craft…
Find out more »July 2019
A9 Literacy Conference
ENROLLMENT CLOSED Participation by invitation only. Morgan Mill, Texas. Day 1: JCSpell Word Study. Day 2: Grammar Boot Camp. Day 3: Writing.
Find out more »August 2019
Grammar Boot Camp
Teach grammar for the sake of reading and writing. Registration is CLOSED. Enrollment is FULL El Paso, Texas Workshop Summary Experience two days of easy-to-manage, student-engaging Anchor Lessons, Anchor Charting, Learning Rituals & Routines and an introduction to Alice Nine's Interactive Grammar Notebook, followed by online lessons for blended classroom instruction. Anchor Lessons and Anchor Charts build concepts with clear, concise, easy explanations and definitions. Mentor texts model with accurate examples. The Grammar Notebook becomes a student's resource book. Full-color…
Find out more »Teach Cursive
"Scrawls that cannot be read may be compared to talking that cannot be understood; and writing too difficult to decipher, to stammering speech." --Spencerian Penmanship, 1874 Registration is OPEN. El Paso, Texas Don't miss it! The new ELAR TEKS require it! Workshop Summary Experience a day of learning and practice --Basic formation of cursive letters --The "cursive connection" and how to use it to teach cursive --Writing and ready cursive --A sequence for successful instruction --How to integrate instruction and…
Find out more »JCSpell Word Study
Integrating phonemic awareness, handwriting, phonics, spelling, and vocabulary Registration is OPEN. El Paso, Texas Workshop Summary Alice Nine will show you how to integrate the following during Word Study lessons, without worksheets: phonemic awareness with sounds and syllables -- systematic, explicit phonics -- handwriting instruction -- spelling practice -- word grammar -- and how-to sound out words for both reading and writing Aligns with new ELAR TEKS Daily Word Study with content (phonograms and words) and routines of JCSpell provide…
Find out more »Teach Cursive
"Scrawls that cannot be read may be compared to talking that cannot be understood; and writing too difficult to decipher, to stammering speech." --Spencerian Penmanship, 1874 Registration is OPEN. El Paso, Texas Don't miss it! The new ELAR TEKS require it! Workshop Summary Experience a day of learning and practice Basic formation of cursive letters --The "cursive connection" and how to use it to teach cursive --Writing and ready cursive --A sequence for successful instruction --How to integrate instruction and…
Find out more »September 2019
JCSpell Word Study
Integrating phonemic awareness, handwriting, phonics, spelling, and vocabulary Registration is OPEN. El Paso, Texas Workshop Summary Alice Nine will show you how to integrate the following during Word Study lessons, without worksheets: phonemic awareness with sounds and syllables -- systematic, explicit phonics -- handwriting instruction -- spelling practice -- word grammar -- and how-to sound out words for both reading and writing Alignment with new ELAR TEKS Daily Word Study with content (phonograms and words) and routines of JCSpell provide…
Find out more »October 2019
John Drugan Workshop
JCSpell Word Study Plus Participation limited to campus staff. El Paso, Texas
Find out more »James Butler Workshop
Grammar Boot Camp Participation limited to campus staff. El Paso, Texas
Find out more »Writing STAAR Essays
With an eye on STAAR™ -- writing mentor essays and developing teaching points with Alice Nine. Registration is OPEN El Paso, TX. Workshop Summary A one-day workshop day Learn how to show your students to -- *Use the prompt to write a clear central idea statement *Use Alice Nine’s X-Builder for body * Write a conclusion that completes the essay Plan STAAR essay practice in bite-sized pieces Plus you will have access to Writing STAAR™ Essays digital (online) modules Workshop…
Find out more »Snippety Grammar 4 Editing STAARS
Grammar PD with an eye on STAAR™. Did you know? 50% of the 4th grade STAAR Writing score is based on editing. Registration has been Re-Opened El Paso, Texas Workshop Summary A one-day workshop day applying grammar knowledge and practicing editing skills with an eye on demands of STAAR™. Digital (online) resources are included. Why is it called Snippety Grammar? Because it is grammar in snippets -- Mini-lessons and anchor charts... Bite-sized daily practices that develop editing skills... Simple, no…
Find out more »Writing STAAR™ Essays
With an eye on STAAR™ -- writing mentor essays and developing teaching points.
Find out more »Ernesto Serna Inservice Day
JCSpell Word Study Plus Participation limited to campus staff. El Paso, Texas
Find out more »Interactive Poetry Notebook
Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance. -Carl Sandburg. Registration is OPEN. El Paso, Texas Don't miss it! Alice Nine has revised her popular Interactive Poetry Notebook Workshop! Workshop Summary In this workshop, teachers will • Outline 5 generic lessons that can be used with any poem • Organize and layout the Interactive Poetry Notebook • Experience the instructional activities in real time in the role of a student • Create a personalized Teacher’s Edition of the Interactive…
Find out more »Horizon Heights Inservice Day
JCSpell Word Study Plus Participation limited to campus staff. El Paso, Texas
Find out more »December 2019
Snippety Grammar 4 Editing STAARs
A one-day workshop day applying grammar knowledge and practicing editing skills with an eye on demands of STAAR™.
Find out more »Writing STAAR™ Essays
With an eye on STAAR™ -- writing mentor essays and developing teaching points with Alice Nine. Registration is OPEN El Paso, TX. Workshop Summary A one-day workshop Learn how to show your students to -- * Write a clear central idea statement using the prompt * To plan and write the body with Alice Nine’s X-Builder * Write a conclusion that completes the essay Plan STAAR™ essay practice in bite-sized pieces Plus you will have access to Writing STAAR™ Essays…
Find out more »January 2020
O’Shea Keleher Inservice Day
Word Study with Alice Nine Johnny Can Spell PD Participation limited to campus staff. El Paso, Texas
Find out more »March 2020
Cursive Handwriting
Join ALICE NINE M - F March 23 - April 24, 2020 For 15-20 minute lessons in cursive writing Remote Lessons FREE (Location Website Link Below)
Find out more »January 2021
Digital PD: Writing STAAR™ Essays – Gr.4
Professional development with Alice Nine that can also be used as blended instruction in your classroom.
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