From Jumbled Thoughts to Clear Writing: Strategies That Work

Want your students to write with confidence and clarity? Discover how the thinkSRSD (Self-Regulated Strategy Development) framework can transform writing instruction. In this session, two Calgary literacy teachers from Dr. Oakley, a public Literacy Intervention school, will guide you through practical strategies for teaching summarizing and informative writing. Explore how to use summarizing strategies to identify main ideas, and graphic organizers to build strong, evidence-based paragraphs. With student examples and hands-on practice, you’ll leave equipped with ready-to-use approaches that support all learners (grades 1 - 12) in developing structured, purposeful writing. This session is ideal for teachers looking to strengthen their writing instruction and help students succeed across content areas.