Picturing Writing January Series
Spice up those midwinter days with engaging, evidence-based methods
for teaching writing proven effective for your wide range of learners.
Introduction to Picturing Writing
For those new to Picturing Writing or those in need of a refresher, dive into a condensed experiential workshop series which introduces/reviews Artists/Writers Workshop and simple crayon resist-based art techniques. Learn how to: create time of day landscapes, then read your paintings to access detail and description. Apply straight forward, proven methods for expanding vocabulary, then experience the power of word choice as you learn how to make your paintings “come alive” by selecting just the right words and phrases to describe what is happening in their painting.
No previous art experience necessary!
Take this 2-session after-school introductory workshop by itself or bundled with our Creating Winter Stories Workshop for reduced cost. If you have recently taken an Introductory Picturing Writing Workshop (recommended
as a prerequisite), sign up for just the PW Winter Stories Workshop!
Creating Winter Stories Workshop
Did you ever wonder how to move your students beyond
“And then…“ stories to fully grasp the key elements of a good story?
During this 4-part after-school series, you will learn how to:
- use simple crayon resist-based winter art techniques
- use quality picture books as mentor texts for your art and your writing
- apply changes in perspective to move your reader through your story
- use storyboards, accordion folders and specially designed brainstorming sheets to purposefully craft a solid story in both pictures and words
- create image and text to address the purpose of each literacy element
- (setting, character, problem, solution)
- read your paintings to access detail and descriptions
- “wow your students” by performing “The Magic Trick”— teaching them how to use strong verbs to make their pictures come alive!
Why Picturing Writing?
Picturing Writing is an innovative, evidence-based approach to teaching writing designed to meet the needs of a wide range of learners. This highly scaffolded, multimodal approach gives students access to visual as well as verbal tools for developing and recording their ideas.
Through the dual languages of pictures and words, students will become immersed in a creative, academically rigorous process that deepens their understanding of the key elements of story and the dynamic relationship between pictures and words.
Because pictures offer a universal language, Picturing Writing allows students to enter the reading/writing process from a position of personal strength and enthusiasm. It provides an enticing alternative pathway into literacy learning for English Learners and others who struggle with reading and writing.
Supported Universal Design for Learning Principles and nearly three decades of independent research, this multimodal approach aligns with English Language Arts Standards in reading, writing, listening, speaking, and language.
PW Introductory Workshop recommended as a prerequisite to Winter Stories Workshop.
Registration deadline: December 18, 2024
Introductory Workshop: Jan. 7 & 9, 2025 3:30-5:30 PM ET
Creating Winter Stories: January 14, 16, 21 & 23, 3:30-5:30 PM ET
Location: Your school or home (virtual)
Cost for Introductory PW Workshop: $325 (includes teachers manual, mentor texts, Artists Frame, Artists/Writers Workshop poster, 2 Time of Day posters, and all art materials shipped to you).
Cost for Winter Stories Workshop: $450 (includes teachers manual, workshop masters, mentor text, Artists Frame, Artists/Writers Workshop poster, Time of Day & Winter posters, Winter Station Labels and all art materials shipped to you).
Register for both workshops
(Introductory Picturing Writing and Winter Stories)
One graduate credit is available through SNHU for $150;
additional credit available for classroom implementation.
*Up to 3 credits available.
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Optional PW Time of Day Instructional Video at 50% off: $100.
Optional PW Winter Stories Instructional Video at 50% off: $125
Picturing Writing Classroom Kit options available: $555 for 20 students; $625 for 24 students (plus shipping)
Kit for 20 Students
Kit for 24 Students
Questions: Contact Beth at [email protected] or (603) 659-6018
Cancellation after deadline will be charged a $50 processing fee; Cancellation after workshop materials have been shipped will be charged $50 plus the cost of materials and shipping.
This approach works for my low readers and writers; it challenges my top students; and it supports those in the middle.
– Merrilee Thissell, first-grade teacher
Picturing Writing allowed all my children to be successful. It provided wonderful concrete tools for rehearsal, drafting, and revision. I saw the most growth with my lowest students.
– Millie Parks, fifth-grade teacher
I had great success using these methods with English Learners and other at-risk students. This visual approach promotes oral language skills and writing that flows directly from the pictures students have painted with care.
– Donna Garcia, Instructor of Language & Literacy, UNM