Activity: Write Away TLC points: 20 pts.
Date: Sept. 31, 2005
Individual Proposal
PROPOSAL FACILITATOR : Natasha Korvink
PHONE : 858.538.5478
INTENDED AUDIENCE
: self
WORK LOCATION
EMAIL
START AND END DATES : September 2005 – May 2006
: MVMS
: NKORVINK @ POWAYUSD .
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DISTRICT GOAL
(
S
)
ADDRESSED
: 
K
12 LITERACY
( S UPPORT FOR K-12 R EADING AND
WRITING ,)

PROFICIENCY FOR ALL STUDENTS ACROSS ALL
GRADE LEVELS AND CONTENT AREAS AS MEASURED
BY STANDARDIZED STATE MEASURES
(
CST
,
CAHSEE
)

INCREASED ACCESS TO RIGOROUS CURRICULUM
&
COURSES FOR ALL STUDENTS
(
AP CLASSES
,
A
-
G
)
ANTICIPATED PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES :
 Acquire and implement strategies for establishing a 6 traits writing program at MVMS
 Gain insight into current writing programs.
 Lead the seventh grade humanities team in 6 traits writing.
 Work with the already established 6 traits writing leaders at MVMS.
 Attend 6 traits writing conference in Anaheim October 26- 28, 2005.
 Attend “Habits of Highly Effective Writing Teachers” Sept. 17-Oct. 22, 2005.
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH ACTIVITIES (Including Timeline)
Acquiring New Learning Activities:
1.
Six Saturday morning "Habits of highly effective writing teachers" workshop ( 24 hours)
2.
Three day "6 traits writing conference" in Anaheim, Oct. 26-28 ( 24 hours)
3.
Seventh grade writing leader for 6 traits at MVMS ( 9 one-hour morning meetings plus rubric creation, lesson plans for team, etc.)
4.
Read and reflect on 6+1 Traits of Writing by Ruth Culham ( 8 hours)
Classroom Implementation Activities:
1.
“6 traits to-go” packets ( 10+ hours)
Packets will be made for each trait to accommodate the different designated subject areas.
In each “Traits To-Go” packet:
Picture book
8 1/2 x 11 placard with specific trait outlined for classroom display

Activity: Write Away TLC points: 20 pts.
Date: Sept. 31, 2005
Lesson plans for each specific picture book
(with help from the Northwest Regional Education Laboratory )
Purchase:
Picture books as suggested by 6 traits leaders at various conferences/workshops
Plastic hanging bags for packet (through Librarian’s resource, DEMCO)
Teaching books:
6+1 traits of writing by: Culham
Using Picture books to teach writing with the traits by: Culham
Writing to Prompts in the Trait-Based Classroom: Content Areas
Writing to Prompts in the Trait-Based Classroom: Literature Responses
2.
Writing lessons and planning that go along with the writing classes I attend ( 5 hours)
3.
Planning and delivering writing mini-lessons and student conferences based on new learning from readings and conferences (15 x 45 minute periods = 11+ hours)
Reflection Activities:
1.
Read and reflect on 6+1 Traits of Writing by Ruth Culham
2.
Reflection writing on the 6 trait” conference ( 1 hour)
3.
Weekly reflections on “Habits of Highly Effective Writing Teachers" workshops (6 x 20 min. each = 2 hours)
4.
Receive feedback from colleagues on “6 traits to go” lessons, and modify as needed ( 1 hour)
5.
Summary reflection on personal learning and impact on student learning ( 1 1/2 hours)
Total hours: 90 hours
Acquiring New Learning Activities: 65 hours
Classroom Implementation Activities: 21 hours
Reflection Activities: 5 1/2 hours