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2013 IRC Conference
Conference Sessions Saturday, March 16, 2013 7:00 – 8:30 Saturday Breakfast 343. 7:00 – 8:30 Write Like This: Teaching Real-World Writing Through Modeling & Mentor Texts Kelly Gallagher Educator/Author Magnolia High School Anaheim, California Introduction: Roberta Sejnost IRA State Coordinator If students are to grow as writers, they need to read good writing, they need to study good writing, and, most importantly, they need to emulate good writers. In this keynote, Kelly will share how he uses models to elevate student writing. A Lincoln Ballroom Sponsored by
IRC Service Award will be presented to
Susan Cisna and Ronda Brown Award will be presented by Roberta Sejnost, IRA State Coordinator
SPECIAL THANKS The Illinois Reading Council would like to thank
8:00 – 9:00 344. 8:00 – 9:00 A Master Class in Story Rosemary Wells Author Greenwich, Connecticut Introduction: Linda Oshita IRC Treasurer Please join Rosemary Wells for a master class in story. It will feature Yoko Finds Her Way and Max and Ruby’s Treasure Hunt. Hilton Ambassador (All)
345. 8:00 – 9:00 Experience the Transformation of Grant Wood, Monet, and Picasso from Artists to Authors!
Sarah Sudkamp, Lindsey Leach, Heidi Pustmueller Blackburn College, Carlinville This presentation will demonstrate how students can use Powerpoint to create original stories using famous artists’ works. Attendees will learn how to actually create the Powerpoint and write the story. Center B-11B (4-6)
346. 8:00 – 9:00 High School Literacy Strategies for the Content Areas
Meghan Kessler, Sarah Hall Monmouth-Roseville High School, Monmouth Two high school teachers (one math, one social studies) will share simple, easy-to-implement reading strategies for use in any content area. Center B-11C (9-12)
347. 8:00 – 9:00 Digital Word Study (Booths 428-430)
for their continued support of the IRC Conference! Admin = Administrators
ELL = English Language Learners
Susan Massey, Julie Pearson Western Illinois University, Macomb Word study combines phonics skills, text reading, vocabulary, and spelling to provide the foundational skills necessary for lifetime literacy. This session explores how various forms of technology can enhance word study in primary grade classrooms. Center B-11D (K-3) Lib = Librarians
Spec = Special Needs Students
Univ = Professors/Instructors
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