This course will discuss why writing is important and why teachers should include writing as often as possible in all content areas. The course will also include practical applications for assessing and teaching writing, including teaching students how to self-assess their own writing. The first chapter of this course will discuss why teaching writing is important and give you an introduction to the Six Traits of Writing Model. Through chapters 2, 3, and 4 we will discuss the elements of the Six Traits of Writing Model. Throughout those elements we will look at practical ways to use this model in your classroom.

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Step 1: Select the green "Register Now!" button to prepare your account for clock hours.
Step 2: Visit the VESi website to pay the $140 courseware fee or call VESi at 1-800-313-6744 between 8:00AM-5:00PM PST, Monday through Friday.
Step 3: Turn all course materials into VESi upon completion.
Step 4: Your clock hours will be available to purchase through your account on this site after we receive completion confirmation from VESi. You will receive an e-mail from esd123@mail.pdenroller.org once it is recorded.