The Revision Toolbox: Teaching Techniques that Work

Tuesday, November, 17 2015 Georgia Heard 7-8pm EST (optional discussion 8-9pm)
resources – Google Doc

RevisionToolbox

Students need to be able to bring the tools of revision to writing the way a carpenter comes equipped for a job with a toolbox. In this session, we will re-envision revision and consider multiple lessons and strategies that will help writers revise in any genre.

Recommended Reading: The Revision Toolbox: Teaching Techniques that Work

GeorgiaHeardGeorgia Heard is a founding member of the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project in New York City. She received her M.F.A. in Writing from Columbia University.  Currently, she is a frequent keynote speaker at conferences and in schools around the United States and the world. She is the author of numerous books on teaching writing including the newly revised edition of The Revision Toolbox: Teaching Techniques That Work.  website: www.georgiaheard.com  Twitter: @georgiaheard1