Session 1: STAAR Reading is changing to include writing in 2023. This session will explore the rubrics and samples for the short-constructed response and extended constructed response items. We will practice strategies for creating effective essays going through the writing process while grounded in text read. We will uncover strategies for demystifying
informational and argumentative texts for all students, so they can be successful. Explore strategies for integrating writing into reading informational text, best practices for teaching revising, and constructed response items. |
Date & Time:
January 28, 2023 8:00 - 12:00 pm |
Location:
Sherman Elementary 1909 McKee St, Houston, TX 77009 |
SESSION 2: This interactive session will explore the subtle nuances of literary text on the STAAR reading assessment. Come and practice research-based strategies for teaching increasingly complex literary texts. Explore strategies for integrating writing into reading fiction, best
practices for teaching revising, and constructed response items. The second half of this will explore high-yield strategies for teaching access points for complex poetry and drama texts on STAAR. Practice strategies for integrating writing into reading poetry and drama, best practices for teaching editing, and new item types. |
Date & Time:
February 18, 2023 8:00 - 12:00 pm |
Location:
Harris County Department of Education 6300 Irvington Blvd. Houston, TX 77022 |
SESSION 3: How can you accelerate learning for your students and teach testing as a genre? Do you have a review plan? Come and practice strategies for building your students’ stamina, expanding their comprehension toolkit across genres, and preparing scholars for the new Redesigned STAAR Item Types with integrated writing.
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Date & Time:
March 25, 2023 8:00 - 11:00 am |
Location:
Harris County Department of Education 6300 Irvington Blvd. Houston, TX 77022 |