Outreach

Paragraphology®

Welcome to Paragraphology®

THE BRIGHT WAY TO WRITE

Paragraphology® is the study of writing through color-coding. The program is a multisensory, comprehensive, scaffolded approach to writing and note-taking that can be easily utilized by children, teens, college students, and adults. Students are systematically taught a formula that guides them through the process of writing a basic paragraph to a comprehensive understanding of the five-paragraph essay. Through scaffolding, repetition, and practice of reading quality examples, producing work of their own, coding and unlocking writing prompts, and dissecting expository text, students learn the writing process inside and out.

Developed in 2006 by expert faculty Bridget Barley, current Director of Middle School, Jemicy teachers utilize Paragraphology® across disciplines. Students use the color-coding method to support the writing process for science labs and note-taking in social studies classes.

The approach has been taught to other teachers, schools, and districts nationwide, and Jemicy faculty have presented the concept of Paragraphology® at conferences and workshops to teachers, parents, and professionals from around the globe.

Featured on Triple R Teaching Podcast

Paragraphology and its creator, Director of Middle School Bridget Barley, are getting national attention! Bridget is featured on a recent episode of “The Measured Mom’’ podcast whose purpose is to help educators understand and apply the science of reading. After hearing Bridget present at a recent International Dyslexia Association Conference, author Anna Geiger, M.Ed., shares “when I heard Bridget Barley speak about her brilliant method for teaching students to write clearly structured paragraphs, I knew I wanted to have her on the podcast so others can learn all about this method too.” Anna’s book, Reach all Readers: Using the Science of Reading to Transform Your Literacy Instruction, is a popular guide for K-3 educators who are teaching literacy skills.

Jemicy is fortunate to have faculty members that not only are experts in teaching our students in the way they learn best, but also are committed to sharing it with others. Take a listen here!

Paragraphology® App
WRITING COMPANION

Introducing the Paragraphology® Writing Companion! This web-based application (created in partnership with UCNLEARN) provides the often needed scaffolding to allow every student to become a confident, independent writer.

To inquire about the app, CLICK HERE

For additional information, feel free to reach out to:
Megan McGowan, Director of Outreach and Professional Learning
(410) 753-8029 or mmcgowan@jemicyschool.org

Paragraphology®

WORKSHOPS & RESOURCES

Teachers, tutors, parents, and students will enjoy these dynamic workshops, and leave with a full understanding of Paragraphology® from the brainstorming process, through color-coding, to understanding how to unlock a writing prompt.