Talk, Know, Write: Using Collaboration as a Tool for Applying Knowledge in Writing

In this session, educators will explore how collaborative conversation and note-taking can help students apply knowledge and enhance writing skills. Participants will dive into strategies that use rich, content-based texts to deepen students’ understanding of a variety of topics, which in turn fuels their writing. We‘ll examine how note-taking and structured, collaborative discussion can help students organize their thoughts, develop vocabulary, and refine ideas before putting pen to paper. Through practical examples and hands-on activities, educators will leave with methods to integrate reading, discussion, and writing across the curriculum.