Writing Workshops

Stack the Deck authors and consultants have conducted writing workshops presenting practical strategies for teaching the writing process for school districts throughout the country. These workshops range from half day to full day sessions. Besides these workshops, The Stack the Deck Writing Program also conducts full day seminars training teachers in developing assessment strategies.

Objectives

Educational Goals: To present a functional and practical approach to the teaching of writing, grades 3-12.

• construct scoring rubrics that will strengthen teacher instruction and evaluation of student writing

• develop a writer's vocabulary that can be used by the entire staff in teaching the writing process

• design brainstorming sheets to help students focus on content and organization

• implement a strategy for teaching students how to analyze and revise a first draft

• provide strategies for helping students work with each other in peer evaluation

What Your Colleagues Say About Herb's Workshops:

"I have taught school for 19 years and attended numerous writing workshops. Herb Hrebic's excessive energy and spontaneous desire for teaching others techniques to improve writing skills was contagious and effective. After leaving with additional knowledge and methods to use with my fourth graders, I felt I had acquired worthwhile materials presented in a professional manner. Hats off to you and your program!"
- Nancy Bleich,
 Julington Creek Elementary, 
Jacksonville, Florida

"I had the serendipitous experience of attending a mini-workshop of Herb Hrebic's while attending the CRA convention in San Jose, California. Rarely, if ever, have I come away from a workshop with such rejuvenation, enthusiasm, and practical ideas I intend to put into practice.
I am certain I do not have to tell you what a delightfully energetic and entertaining speaker Mr. Hrebic is, but the pragmatic and energy saving information he shared with us was dense with substance. I immediately found myself a comfortable place to think and write notes when Herb's talk ended."
- Elizabeth Gage, 
Pleasanton Middle School, 
Pleasanton, California

"Thanks for the practical ideas for evaluating writing. The presentation was focused and organized. I plan to focus on revising/rewriting with my students. Mr. Hrebic presented some good, practical, easy (non-labor intensive) suggestions.
Mr. Hrebic was a very enthusiastic and entertaining presenter and shared very useful information! He was very organized and provided us with handouts with ready to go assessment ideas."
- Jo Ellen Pirlott, 
Staff & Curriculum Director, 
Muskego-Norway S.D., Wisconsin

What Your Colleagues Say About Our Assessment Strategies Workshops

"Terrific! Finally, an organized systematic approach to the teaching of writing. I found this course had a solid foundation in grammar and mechanics, yet did not make it dry."

"You shared with us a system of organized teaching of writing that makes sense and takes some of the guesswork out of sequencing the skills. I appreciate the fact that it still leaves room for creative teaching and individualizing and does not sacrifice the student¹s self image. Furthermore, it's fun. Thank you."

Information About Workshops at Your School

If you are interested in having a writing workshop at your school or district, contact Herb Hrebic at 1-312-675-1000 and 1-800-253-5737. Our fax is 1-312-765-0453. Or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .