Below is the content of Summer Writing Intensive 2018. Links to most of the slide presentations and handouts are also included.

For additional information, please email writingprogram@apu.edu.

Day 1, Part 1

Introduction & Goals

Breakfast

Provided by Writing Program

Creating a Culture of Writing at APU

Presentation by Rebecca Cantor

Day 1 Morning (Slide Presentation)

Introductions

Led by Rebecca Cantor

Connecting the Dots: The Writing Program 1, 2, 3s

Presentation by Peanut McCoy

Writing 1, 2, and 3 Skills Progression

First Things First: Writing 1 Overview

Presentation by Jill Hartwig

Anchor Assignment Explanation

Hands-on Time: Genre Analysis

Activity led by Peanut McCoy

Genre Analysis Worksheet

Think it'll fly, Orville?: Designing Writing Assignments

Writing 1 Assignment Example

Writing 2 Assignment Example

Presentation by Jen Young

Writing 2 Assignment Example

Writing 3 Assignment Example

Presentation by Jessica Sherer

Handout: Writing 3 Assignment Example

Hands-on Time: Assignment Design

Faculty presenters available for discussion

Lunch

Provided by Writing Program

Day 1, Part 2

Breakout Sessions

Day 2, Part 3

Breakfast

Provided by Writing Program

Day 2 Morning (Slide Presentation)

Faith Integration in the Writing Classroom

Teachers, Coaches, or Referees?

Discussion led by Jennifer Mawhorter

Fostering Motivation & a Growth Mindset

Presentation by Jill Hartwig and Jennifer Mawhorter

5 Types of Motivational Scaffolding

Fostering Motivation & a Growth Mindset (Slide Presentation)

Be Careful What You Grade For: You Just Might Get It!

Presentation by Peanut McCoy

Rubrics (PDF)

General Writing Rubric

Blank Rubric Template (Editable Word Doc)

Be Careful What You Grade For: You Just Might Get It! (Slide Presentation)

Giving Feedback

Effective Feedback & Efficient Grading

Technology Interlude

Day 2, Part 4

Peer Review & Conferences

What about Grammar?

Supporting Multilingual Students

Presentation by Jennifer Mawhorter and Tasha Bleistein

Teaching Strategies for Reading Comprehension

Writing Across Borders (Video)

Multilingual Writers (Slide Presentation)

Writing Center Overview

Writing Center (Website)

Celebration & Closing Surveys