Fifty Shades of CLAY…Unlocking the secrets to Writing Instruction

We will explore the five essential elements that are ‘key’ to effective instruction in writing. We will demonstrate how these five keys – Conversation, Construction, Conventions, Composition and Complexity – work together to create independent, successful writers. Prepare to be pleasantly surprised.

Presenters: Shirley DeSouza & Liz Lightbound, Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board

Shirley DeSouza is a Reading Recovery Teacher Leader with the Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board.  Liz Lightbound is a recently retired Teacher Leader with the Dufferin Peel Catholic School Board. Together, they have  30 years in Reading Recovery.