2017 Conference
June 1–2, 2017
Framingham, MA
MATSOL 2017 Conference Program
A link for materials will show if a presenter has uploaded handouts.
Thursday Keynote: Jeff Zwiers - Keynote presentation slides
Friday Keynote: Jean-Michel Dissard - see I Learn America website: ilearnamerica.com
Pre-Conference Institute materials will be emailed to participants.
The Reading-Writing Connection: Inquiry Learning and ELL Literacy Development
Abstract
In this interactive workshop, sponsored by the Massachusetts Reading Association, teachers will learn how to increase reading comprehension through two guided inquiry tools (RAN and Data Chart). These tools are used, in turn, to empower students to write notes and summaries in response to their own questions.
Session Type
Interactive Workshop (45 minutes)
Topic Strand
Reading, Writing, Literacy
Primary Audience
PK-12 Schools
Secondary Audience
General (of interest to PK-12, adult, and higher education)
Presenter/Organizer
Pamela Reed Shufro, Ed.D., Massachusetts Reading Association
Biographical Statement
Pamela Reed Shufro, Ed.D. is the ELL chairperson on the board of the Massachusetts Reading Association.
Presenters
Andrea Cayson, Ph.D., Bridgewater State University
Biographical Statement
Andrea Cayson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in Elementary and Early Childhood Education, Bridgewater State University.