UNCW Writing Conference for K-12 Educators
Registration
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
Topics you may learn
1. Teaching Writing Skills—
Without Killing the Writer
2. Audience, Purpose,
Publishing, and Power
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
 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.
Note: Choosing a strand will not limit you from attending any session you choose.
3. Genres Take Form from their
Purpose
 “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
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
UNCW Full-Time Student: $ 80
1 day: Fri. Sat. Sun. $ 65
2 days: Fri. Sat. Sun $100
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____ (These teachers graciously volunteer to
mentor UNCW student teachers for no
compensation.)
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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 jer7170@uncw.edu or Dr. Debbie Powell at
powelld@uncw.edu.
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 pm
Dinner included
Saturday, September 26, 8:30-5
Breakfast 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.