UNCW Writing Conference for K-12 EducatorsRegistration

Friday evening through Sunday, September 25-27, 2015

Watson College of Education, University of North Carolina Wilmington

Sponsored by UNCW Watson College of Education,UNCW Language and Literacy Program, UNCW Graduate School, UNCW Professional Development System Partnership and Uni-Spire, publisher of The Universal Writing Continuum

UNCW invites you to attend our 3rd Annual Writing Conference at the Watson College of Education, UNCW in Wilmington, NC, Saturday - Monday, June 20-22, 2015. We are pleased to present some of the top speakers in the field of writing in 3 strands.

DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN FROM OUTSTANDING EXPERTS!

Additional Sessions will focus on the following strands with sessions for K-5 and 6-12 teachers in each session time slot.

STRAND / 1. Teaching Writing Skills— Without Killing the Writer / 2. Audience, Purpose, Publishing, and Power / 3. Genres Take Form from their Purpose
Topics you may learn / You will learn how to teach writing skills in new, engaging, innovative, and (dare we say) fun ways. In particular, you will learn methods for teaching writing skills in the context of writing including:
  • spelling,
  • word study,
  • grammar,
  • punctuation,
  • form/style
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  • Writing is a very powerful way to say something about the world. Sessions in this strand address power writers have to inform and influence.
  • Authentic writing means authentic audiences, for a real purpose, and publishing in the best way to inform, entertain or influence the audience.
  • Without publishing, science isn’t science; without publishing students have no voice; without publishing, ideas remain private. Publishing no longer refers to just on paper; video, theatre, new digital and networked mediums, books and magazines may be explored in this strand.
  • Texts vary in design techniques and features of texts.
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  • “Story” is still king! Sessions will examine how narrative is used effectively and creatively in all types of writing like journalism, science writing, documentaries, poetry, sports writing, etc.
  • Writing without print— presenters share writing forms that don’t have the printed word at the center: podcasts, video, comics/graphic novels, photo essays, documentaries, etc.
  • Informational and non-fiction writing take on many forms
  • Opinion and Arguments give students influence over others
  • Experience the beauty of poetry writing and the sense of feeling it gives to both the writer and reader.
  • Genre and author studies help students learn from the master

Note: Choosing a strand will not limit you from attending any session you choose.

Name______Phone ______

Mailing Address:______E-mail______

City______State______Zip Code______

School ______District______

Your Position______Grade(s)______

I was/am a mentor for a UNCW intern (student teacher) during Fall 2014, Spring 2015 or Fall 2015 semester: __Yes

Intern’s name______.

Fees: 1 teacher: $130 ____

4 or more teachers: $120 each ____

Intern mentor rate: $ 80 ____ (These teachers graciously volunteer to mentor UNCW student teachers for no compensation.)

UNCW Full-Time Student: $80____

1 day: Fri. Sat. Sun. $65 ____

2 days: Fri. Sat. Sun $100____

NOTE: We have limited space and will have to close the registration

when our numbers are filled. Don’t be left out!

The strand I would like to attend (please check one): 1.____ 2._____ 3._____ (see above)

I am paying by personal check______(check number), school check_____ or purchase order_____

We can accept personal or school checks or school purchase orders; sorry, but no credit cards are accepted. Please make checks or purchase orders payable to: Watson College of Education. If your school district requires a W-9 tax form for this vendor, please provide an e-mail address where we should send the form.

Checks and purchase orders should be mailed to:

Debbie Powell

Watson College of Education

University of North Carolina Wilmington

601 S. College Road

Wilmington, NC 28403

Or Faxed to: Debbie Powell, 910-962-3988.

Direct any questions to Julia Russell at or Dr. Debbie Powell at .

Certificates for 1 ½ CEU Credits will be awarded to attendees for approval by your school district.

Hotels:

Please check our website. We will post hotel and parking information with special rates in July.

The UNCW Bookstore will be on site with many of the keynote speaker’s books and other highly recommended books on the teaching of writing.

CONFERENCE TIMES

Friday, September 25, 5:30-8 pmDinner included

Saturday, September 26, 8:30-5Breakfast and Lunch included

Sunday, September 27, 10:30 am-2:30. Light snacks included

Sessions are 55-minute presentations and usually include opportunities for active involvement. Sessions may include research reports, workshops, demonstrations, or panel discussions.