2025 Elevated Teaching Summit

This session invites teachers to explore how Micro-Mentor Texts can transform student writing by fostering intentional, skill-driven practice. Participants will learn how this strategy, inspired by Penny Kittle’s work, moves students away from formulaic responses and toward a deep, conceptual understanding of writing moves.
A highlight of the session is the firsthand success of Tyson Swasey, a 7th and 8th grade teacher who has implemented Micro-Mentor Texts with great results. Tyson’s classroom experiences demonstrate that when students engage with these brief, powerful texts, they write more creatively, thoughtfully, and they write with purpose. His success stories will serve as a model, showcasing how the use of Micro-Mentor Texts can empower students to become confident writers.

Throughout the session, participants will:
- Engage in a hands-on exploration of a Micro-Mentor Text
- Experience the process of writing with intention and analyzing key writing techniques
- Discuss strategies for integrating these texts into various writing genres, from narrative to informative to argumentative writing