Key Learnings

1. Deconstructing PCR Prompts: 
   Educators will gain techniques for teaching students how to identify genre, text requirements, and the assertions in PCR prompts, enabling a clear understanding of task expectations.
   

2. Strategic Evidence Use and Organization: 
   Participants will learn methods to help students gather relevant evidence, distinguish between direct and indirect references, and structure their essays using outlines that align with thesis claims and genre-specific elements.
   

3. Rubric-Aligned Writing and Revision: 
   Teachers will understand how to guide students through writing and revising essays that fulfill all rubric components—reading comprehension, written expression, and language conventions—maximizing potential scores on the high stakes assessments.

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