Ruamrudee International School
Union of Hearts and Minds
EARCOS Sponsored
Weekend Workshop
Creating Strong Writers with the
6+1 Trait Writing Framework
With Kathleen Hudson and Madeleine Bystrom
Saturday, September 28, 2013 (8:00 - 4:00)
Sunday, September 29, 2013 (8:00 – 3:00)
Workshop Description:
In this workshop we will look at defining characteristics of “good” writing and how that helps us
as educators to provide descriptive feedback to our students so that they learn to become
strong independent writers. The workshop will introduce each trait and weave in interactive
activities that you will be able to apply to your own classroom situations.
Participants will:

Get to know and understand 6 traits of writing that help to define good writing.

Develop a common language amongst teachers and students to discuss writing.

Practice some activities that assist in teaching these “traits”.

Engage collaboratively in moderating writing using the 6 traits rubrics as diagnostic tools.
“The 6+1 Trait® Writing Model
of Instruction & Assessment
provides a common language
for teachers and students to
communicate about the
characteristics of writing and
establishes a clear vision of
what good writing looks like.”
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Content
Workshop Description
Presenters
Agenda
Information
Registration Form
Madeleine Bystrom
Curriculum and PD Coordinator
madeleineb@rism.ac.th
+66 (02) 791-8900 ext. 225
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PRESENTERS:
Kat Hudson
Kat Hudson, MAT Science Education K-12
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
University of Hull, Hull England
University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
6 traits trainer certified by Education Northwest
Kat Hudson is primarily a science educator, she also has extensive
teaching experiences in social studies, language arts, and drama at the upper
elementary and MS levels. In order to facilitate her teaching process, she creates
an environment that surrounds her students with live plants and animals,
intriguing scientific research, thought-provoking current events and hands-on
manipulatives. Math and science are easily integrated together, but she also
emphasizes the importance of communications skills in the field of science, as
this is “the nature of science”. Writing and presentation skills are important areas
of development for her "budding scientists" and 6 + 1 Traits practice helps direct
her teaching and encourages her to create collaborative relationships with her
colleagues.
Madeleine Bystrom
Madeleine Bystrom, Curriculum and PD coordinator, RIS Bangkok
MA Curriculum and Teaching
Literacy Coach
6 traits trainer certified by Education Northwest
Madeleine Bystrom holds a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and
Teaching, and is currently working as the Curriculum and PD coordinator at
Ruamrudee International School in Bangkok. Madeleine has worked in
education for more than 15 years and has been an elementary classroom teacher,
an ELL instructor and a literacy coach. In her current role, she provides ongoing
professional development for literacy and training in the 6 traits of writing for all
staff PreK – grade 12.
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Creating Strong Writers with the
6+1 Trait Writing Framework
Kat Hudson and Madeleine Bystrom
September 28 -29, 2013
Agenda
Day One: Saturday
7:30 - 8:00
8:00 - 8:10
8:10 - 8:15
8:15 - 8:45
8:45 - 9:00
9:00 - 9:15
9:15 - 10:15
10:15 - 11:15
11:15 - 11:30
11:30 - 12:00
12:00 - 12:30
12:30 - 1:30
1:30 - 2:30
2:30 - 3:00
3:00 – 4:00
Registration, and snacks
Welcome “Kat and Mad” Introductions and Essential Agreements
Agenda and Folder Walk, Graduate credit/certificate of completion details
What Makes “Quality” Writing?
History of Traits and scoring tools
Break
Ideas, activities and scoring
To register, please contact:
Organization, activities and scoring
Madeleine Bystrom
Break
Pre-K to 12 Curriculum and
Website browse and mentor text browse
PD Coordinator
Mentor Text share
Lunch
Phone:
+66 (02) 791-8900
MC*Rafts
Ext.
225
MC*Rafts work and share
Fax:
+66 (02) 5180820
Debrief and reflect, parking lot issues
E-mail:
madeleineb@rism.ac.th
Day Two: Sunday
8:00 - 8:10
8:10 - 8:15
8:15 - 8:45
8:45 - 9:00
9:00 - 10:00
10:00 - 11:00
11:00 - 11:15
11:15 - 12:15
12:15 - 1:15
1:15 - 2:00
2:00 - 3:00
Welcome Back, Essential Agreements, Parking Lot issues
Review Graduate credit/certificate of completion details
Voice activities and scoring
Break
Word Choice activities and scoring
Sentence Fluency, activities and scoring, mentor book browse
Break
Conventions and Publishing activities
Lunch
The Writing Process and “What does a Traits class look like?
Next steps - Team Talk - Q and A
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Registration Fee: US $50.00 for EARCOS members
 Includes: Saturday and Sunday light breakfast, lunch and snacks. Materials are
also provided.
Credit hours
 1 credit hour from San Diego State University (SDSU) will be available.
Teacher Resource Books- the following 6 traits resource books by Ruth Culham
will be available on site for purchase, please indicate on the registration form if you
are interested in buying a book so that we secure enough copies.
 6 + 1 Traits of Writing: The Complete Guide, Grades 3 and Up
 6 + 1 Traits of Writing: The Complete Guide for the Primary Grades
 Traits of Writing: The Complete Guide for Middle School
Accomodation Options in Bangkok/Minburi
Workshop participants are responsible for booking their own accomodation. Below is a
list of accomodation options that the school is associated with. Rooms should be
booked directly to the hotel by referring to “Ruamrudee Corporate Rate”. If you are
arranging for your own transportation, Bangkok traffic is notoriously unpredictable,
Sundays are usually good days for traffic and transportation to RIS from a downtown
hotel should be significantly shorter. Transportation will be provided to and from the
hotels listed below for participants.
Downtown: Pick up at the hotel will be 6:30 sharp on Saturday and 7:00
on Sunday.
Name
Park Plaza
Landmark
Email/website
Contact person
www.parkplaza.com/bangkokth
Email:
pdamrongchai@parkplaza.com,
inquiriesbkk@parkplaza.com
Contact person: Pattama
Damrongchai
www.landmarkbangkok.com
Email:
amita@landmarkbangkok.com,
reserve@landmarkbangkok.com
Contact person: Amita Wongwai
Daily rate
Single
(including ABF)
Double
(including ABF)
Superior
room
THB 2,900 -net
3,200 - net
Deluxe
room
THB 3,450 -net
3,750 -net
Superior
Deluxe
Deluxe
corner
Regular floor
Single THB 3,800
Twin THB 4,100
Single THB 4,300
Twin THB 4,600
Single THB 4,800
Twin THB 5,100
Premium floor
THB 4,400
THB 4,700
THB 4,900
THB 5,200
THB 5,400
THB 5,700
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Minburi/Close to RIS: pick up at 7:00 on Saturday and 7:30 on Sunday
Name
Four Wings
Email/website
www.grandfourwings.com
email:
reservation@grandfourwings.com
Contact: Reservation Department
P: +66 2 378 8000
F: +66 2 378 8080
Daily rate
single
double
Deluxe
THB 2,600
THB 2,800
Grand
deluxe
Deluxe
suite
THB 3,100
THB 3,300
THB 4,600
Airport transfer
 The “airport link” conveniently transfers you to inner city hotels. Please have
a look at the “airport link map” on google.
Hotel transfer
 RIS will provide transfer to and from the following hotels: Park Plaza,
Landmark and Four Wings.
Deadline for Registration is September 18, 2013. We can only
accommodate 45 participants, on a first come first serve basis.
Additional Visitor’s Information:
Weather: Hot, humid and rainy…all the time! It is the rainy season and
very wet, so bring appropriate gear.
Ground Transportation from Suvarnabhumi Airport: Taxi or airport link
Exchange Rate: 1USD = 31 Thai Baht
Transport from Hotel to School: bus transport from indicated hotels.
Visa: Please check with the Thai online embassy information.
Ruamrudee International School
6 Ramkamhaeng184
Minburi, Bangkok 10510
Thailand
Madeleine Bystrom
Curriculum and PD Coordinator
madeleineb@rism.ac.th
+66 (02) 791-8900 ext.225
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Creating Strong Writers with the
6+1 Trait Writing Framework
Kat Hudson and Madeleine Bystrom
September 28 -29, 2013
REGISTRATION FORM
First Name
Last Name
School Name
Position at your school:
and/or grade level.
Mailing Address:_______________________________________________________________
E-mail Address: _______________________________________________________________
Telephone Number: _________________________Fax Number:___________________
Check one:
( ) Yes, I will register for the 1 credit course from SDSU.
( ) Yes, I am interested in purchasing a book on site.
( ) I have the following requests: ________________________________________
For example; physical accommodations or dietary needs during the workshop.
Registration Fee: USD $50.00 (please check one)
(
) Bank transfer to:
Account Name: Redemptorist Foundation
Account Number: 212-3-03488-2
Bank name: Bangkok Bank PCL
Bank Branch: Intrarak
Swift code: BKKBTHBK
Please fax the payment slip from the bank transfer to +66 (02) 5180820 attn. Madeleine
Bystrom
(
) I will be paying by in cash on the first day of the workshop USD $50.00 or THB 1,600
Information about graduate credit will be available on the first day.