Revision: How to Teach it, Learn it, Love it!

Presenter: Barry Lane
Date: January 20, 2010
Time: 4:30-5:30 pm EST
Level: Elementary, Middle, Secondary

"They love to write, but how do I get them to love revision?" Anonymous Teacher

Revision is an ongoing, creative process, not simply the act of correcting a rough draft. Teachers often find that students groan and go limp at the prospect for revising their work. This idea-packed web seminar, based on two of Barry Lane's books will send you back to the classroom with practical techniques and mini- lessons to show students how to love revision as much as professional writers do. Teachers of all grade levels are invited, but especially grades 3-12. Ideas modeled include, Growing Leads, Binoculars, Snapshots, Thoughtshots, Exploding moments and more.

Can't attend? Click here to access the On Demand version of Barry Lane's Web seminar.

Barry Lane became a writer in fourth grade when his teacher Miss Carolyn Foley told him he was a writer. Barry is nationally known for his dynamic, hands-on workshops on writing and revision, and his popular writing books, including After THE END: Teaching and Learning Creative Revision, Reviser’s Toolbox, 51 Wacky We-Search Reports and his latest book But How Do you Teach Writing: A Simple Guide for All Teachers. Barry’s warmth, humor, songs and stories relay his practical ideas on teaching writing so that you will remember and integrate his lessons into your classroom for years to come. Barry is a member of the NCTE Consulting Network.

Grade Level(s): Elementary, Middle, Secondary