Great Lakes Rooms 6:00 - 7:30 | ||
Social Hour 5:00 - 6:00 Marc Brown - Sara Holbrook - Lester Laminack Martin Brennan - Wendy Anderson Halperin - Jane Kurtz - John Mooy - Lisa Wheeler Ragene Henry - Jan Sabin - Jackie Winkowski Book Sales and Authors' Autographing My Adventures with Arthur Marc will talk about his work, where his ideas came from, where his character originated, and why he took Arthur to TV. He will also talk about the state of literacy in the United States and his literacy efforts with Laura and Barbara Bush. | ||
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Lester Laminack The State of Literacy: Is There Any Common Sense? 8:00 - 8:50a.m. John X. Jamrich 101 |
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9:00 - 4:00 Peter White Lounge, University Center |
11:30 - 12:30 Great Lakes Rooms, University Center Must be preregistered to attend. |
12:45 - 1:45 Exhibit Area - University Center Atrium | |
| Being Outspoken!** Sara Holbrook, Author/Poet | ||
| Strong Readers/Strong Writers: Making Deep Connections
Jane Kurtz, Author |
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| The Fun Continues: A Question & Answer Session with Marc Brown
Marc Brown, Author |
| We All Went Owling with Jane Yolen: A School-wide Author Study Marsha Page, Marquette Area Public Schools | ||
| Spiritual Dimensions of Teaching
Dr. Rodney H. Clarken, Northern Michigan University | ||
| Literacy: The Fabric of Learning Maggie Scheffer, Terri O'Donnell, Lauren Erickson & Sue LaFountain, Stambaugh Elementary |
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| Reading First and How It Can Work For You**
Sue Mielcarek, Debbbie Fudala, Nancy Kositzky, Judy Sundquist, Nah Tah Wahsh PSA, Hannahville |
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| Diversity Trends in Children's Literature Sue Szczepanski & Dr. Sandra Imdieke, Northern Michigan University | ||
| Family Fun Health Nights and other Alternative Activities to Watching TV** Karen Wolf, Title I Teacher, Rapid River Schools |
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| Pre-Writing: More than a Sunburst, More than an Umbrella, More than Who, What, Where, When and Why Jeff Beal, Language Arts Consultant, St. Clair County RESA | ||
| The Mental Breakdown: Destructing Brain Research for Use in the Classroom Rehema Clarken, MTU; Kate Aho, Lynne Johnson & Matt Maki, NMU | ||
| Handwriting Without Tears** Mary Beth Coyne, Occupational Therapist, MARESA | ||
| Using Reading, Writing, and Stories to Teach Nutrition in Science** Ellie O'Donnell & Elaine Couseneau, Escanaba Area Schools; Kristine Paulsen, DSISD |
| The Power of Story in the Classroom John Mooy, Author |
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| Alien Autopsy: Dissecting Picture Books for the Reluctant Reader Lisa Wheeler, Author | ||
| Bringing Characters to Life**
Martin Brennan, Author |
| Looking at Student Work: Collaborative Assessment Conference
Jan Sabin, Kathryn Russell & Marsha Page, Marquette Area Public Schools |
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| A Jump-Start for Struggling Readers** Andrea Colwell, MEd, MA, CCC-SLP, Manistique | ||
| Implementing "Take the Challenge" & S.M.A.R.T. Curriculum - Early Elementary** Adelle Aaberg & Char DeGrave, Teacher Consultants, Delta Schoolcraft ISD |
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| The Best of 2006: Notable Children's and Young Adult Literature Dr. Sandra Imdieke, Northern Michigan University | ||
| Moving the Discussion Further From Home** Joe Lubig, Northern Michigan University | ||
| Mentor Texts for Grade-Level Genre Studies: New Bookmarks From MRA!** |
Cynthia Clingman, Literacy Consultant, Ottowa Area ISD | |
| A Change in Literacy Instruction: Inquiry-Based Literature Circles Michelle Buggia & Shelly DuCharme, Swan Valley Schools, Saginaw |
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| There's Always Room for Econ! Integrating Econ into Literacy Education** Chris Gaddy, NMU Center for Economic Education | ||
| Teaching the Traits Ann Schumer, Principal, Sacred Heart Schools, L'Anse | ||
| Kindergarten Tutoring Program** Connie Sather & Julie Anderson, Gwinn Area Schools |
Enjoy lunch while listening to guest authors and receive one of their books! (Books available in the Charcoal Room before lunch.) Great Lakes Rooms - University Center 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Must be pre-registered to attend. |
| Teaching Social Studies Standards in Every Reading Lesson** Iris Katers, Marquette Area Public Schools | ||
| A Jump-Start for Struggling Readers**
Andrea Colwell, MEd, MA, CCC-SLP, Manistique | ||
| Moving the Discussion Further From Home** Joe Lubig, Northern Michigan University; | ||
| Family Fun Health Nights and other Alternative Activities to Watching TV** Karen Wolf, Title I Teacher, Rapid River Schools |
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| There's Always Room for Econ! Integrating Econ into Literacy Education** Chris Gaddy, NMU Center for Economic Education | ||
| The Mental Breakdown: Destructing Brain Research for Use in the Classroom** Rehema Clarken, MTU; Kate Aho, Lynne Johnson & Matt Maki, NMU | ||
| Handwriting Without Tears** Mary Beth Coyne, Occupational Therapist, MARESA | ||
| Implementing "Take the Challenge" & S.M.A.R.T. Curriculum - Upper Elementary** Melissa Hanson, Soo Hill Elementary School, Escanaba | ||
| Using Reading, Writing, and Stories to Teach Nutrition in Science** Ellie O'Donnell & Elaine Couseneau, Escanaba Area Schools; Kristine Paulsen, DSISD |
Exhibit Area - University Center Atrium 12:45 - 1:45 p.m. |
| Pet Partners: Reading Therapy Dogs |
Patty Cornish, Peter White Library; Ed and Penny Anderson, Therapy Dog Owners | |
| Audio Casting - Tools and Tips Fran Darling & Steve Sarasin, Marquette Area Public Schools | ||
| Implementing "Take the Challenge" & S.M.A.R.T. Curriculum - Early Elementary** Adelle Aaberg & Char DeGrave, Teacher Consultants, Delta Schoolcraft ISD |
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| Mentor Texts for Grade-Level Genre Studies: New Bookmarks from MRA!
** Cynthia Clingman, Literacy Consultant, Ottowa Area ISD | ||
| Putting the Traits into Action: Connecting the Traits with Classroom Ready Lessons Shelly DuCharme & Michelle Buggia, Swan Valley Schools, Saginaw, MI | ||
| Kindergarten Tutoring Program** Connie Sather & Julie Anderson, Gwinn Area Schools | ||
| Great Lakes, Great Books Lynette Suckow, Peter White Public Library | ||
| Putting the pieces Together: Science, History and Literature Paula Spencer & Cathy Zajkowski, Educational Consultants, EDCO Publishing |
| Learning Under the Influence of Language and Literature Lester Laminack, Featured Author |
| Bring Characters to Life**
Martin Brennan, Author |
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| The Power of Art in the Learning Process
Wendy Halperin, Illustrator | ||
| Sharing the Magic of Dog Sledding Jackie Winkowski, Author | ||
| Soaring Past the Language Arts/Writing "GLICKIES" Ragene Henry, Author |
| Teaching Social Studies Standards in Every Reading Lesson** Iris Katers, Marquette Area Public Schools | ||
| The Michigan Experience: Connecting Students With Literature Cathy Zajkowski & Paula Spencer, Educational Consultants, EDCO Publishing | ||
| Reading First and How It Can Work For You**
Sue Mielcarek, Debbie Fudala, Nancy Kositzky, & Judy Sundquist, Nah Tah Wahsh PSA, Hannahville |
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| Good Beginnings, Good Writing Suzanne Standerford, Northern Michigan University | ||
| How to Kill Two MEAP Writing Responses with One Strategy Jeff Beal, Language Arts Consultant, St. Clair County RESA | ||
| Book Connections: Picture Books for Adolescent Readers - Making Connections Across the Content Areas
Marilee Green, Consultant, Perma-Bound Books | ||
| Pathways to Vocabulary Development Laurene Ziegler, Finlandia University |
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| Implementing "Take the Challenge" & S.M.A.R.T. Curriculum - Upper Elementary** Melissa Hanson, Soo Hill Elementary School, Escanaba | ||
| Reading Education and Northern Michigan University Dr. Rodney H. Clarken, Northern Michigan University | |
| Practical Poetry, Writing Across the Curriculum Sara Holbrook, Author/Poet | ||
| My Life in School Visit Years
Lisa Wheeler, Author |
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| Strong Readers/ Strong Writers: Making Deep Connections Jane Kurtz, Author | ||
| The Life and Times of Jimmy Shannon John Mooy, Author & Wendy Anderson Halperin, Illustrator |