Re: Reading Is Fundamental: Middle and High School Students.

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On 5/24/06, re wrote:
> On 3/02/02, Gustavo wrote:
>> Reading Is Fundamental: TVShow 306: "Older Students and
>> Literacy". A program addressed to the Middle and High
>> School Students.
>>
>> Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) Exchange is an hour-long
>> monthly television program designed to keep educators,
>> librarians, and parents informed on the latest developments
>> and trends in children's literacy. Each show profiles
>> exemplary literacy programs and volunteers, offers
>> practical tips and strategies for educators and parents,
>> and highlights great books to share with children.
>> This year, RIF is celebrating its 35th anniversary and the
>> milestone of placing more than 200 million books in the
>> hands and homes of children who need them most.
>> RIF serves children and families in every state, the
>> District of Columbia, and U.S. off-shore territories in
>> programs that operate in schools, libraries, community
>> centers,etc. Today, thanks to public-private partnerships,
>> RIF is the nation's largest children's and family literacy
>> organization.
>>
>> NEXT Show # 306: Older Students and Literacy, March 6,
>> 2002; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. or make a reservation prior to the
>> broadcast to watch it at your school.
>>
>> One of the Guests will be the 9th. grader Alejandro Gac-
>> Artigas, a writer, a role model; author of "Yo, Alejandro:
>> the story of a young Latino boy"(isbn:1-930-879-21-0)
>> and "Off to Catch the Sun: Short Stories and Poems". (isbn:
>> 1-930-879-28-8) To read reviews of Alejandro Gac-Artigas'
>> books by the American Library Association, International
>> Reading Association, Teachers, Students, etc., go to
>> amazon.com or bn.com
>>
>> Tips for Viewing RIFNet Programs
>> Information in the chart of States lists ways and locations
>> for viewing RIFNet programs, either through your local
>> cable company or via distance-learning networks at schools
>> or libraries.
>> If you do not subscribe to a local cable company listed in
>> the chart, contact your local school or public library to
>> make viewing arrangements for RIFNet programs.
>>
>> If you plan to watch RIFNet programs at a school, be sure
>> to call the local contact (listed under your state) to make
>> reservations prior to the broadcast.
>> Please feel free to videotape all RIFNet broadcasts to
>> share with your colleagues.
>>
>> Call the RIFNet Access Hot Line at 1-800-590-0041 for more
>> information.
>> To find out where host sites and reception is available Go
>> to
>> http://www.rifnet.org/access_map.html
>> and Click on your state
>>
>>
>> Tip to use Alejandro's books in the classroom:
>> Several schools are using Alejandro's books, "books written
>> by a peer", as following: 1.- they give the students a
>> chapter to read
>> 2.- they discuss the chapter in class 3.- they ask the kids
>> to write something similar based on their own personal
>> experiences.
 

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