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
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 is CLOSED 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 nonsense,…
Find out more »Writing STAAR™ Essays
With an eye on STAAR™ -- writing mentor essays and developing teaching points.
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 »November 2019
Grammar Boot Camp
As one teacher puts it, "It's like having Alice Nine in your pocket!"
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