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
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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.
I'm working on a trivia quiz (School IQ) test that will be part of our web site for the upcoming Maine PBS show "School Zones." Have any interesting facts about Maine teachers or students or know where I can get some interesting facts? for instance, average amount teachers spend of their own money on supplies, or average hours a teacher works outside classroom time, or what percentage of college grads become teachers...etc. Thanks! Anita
It's your mother's friend, Gail Loyd. I'm about to attempt to do some videography -- going to interview some homeless families being served by the Interfaith Hospitality Network (to which Sinai belongs). Asked by the Social Action Committee to put together something for a Friday evening Bimah presentation on the homeless and thought they could speak for themselves better than any of us can speak for them, and that seeing them with their families in a relaxed setting, which speaking to a congregation from the Bimah is not, would show them at their best and do the most to dispell the stereotypes of who the homeless are.
Am going to need help cutting and editing to make this as polished as I would like. Got anybody here in town who would be interested in some volunteer work? Any sage advise from the pro?
How are your own interviews with Maine's teacher corp going?
Teach 3rd grade. Trying to get postcards from all 50 states before school is out May 24. Could you help by sending a card from Maine? Students of 3B, L.A. Stemmons Elementary 2727 Knoxville Rd., Dallas, Texas 75211. Thanks!! Tricia
Splash! Publications is accepting applications for teachers to pilot their new American history curriculum for the 2002-2003 school year. Geared for 4th, 5th, 6th grade teachers of U.S. or American history. E-mail me at [email removed].
Class collecting postcards from every state before school is out May 24. Need one from Maine, could you help? Mrs. Brimer's class, Stemmons Elementary, 2727 Knoxville Rd., Dallas, Texas 75211. Thanks from the kids.
On 4/27/02, tricia wrote: > Class collecting postcards from every state before school > is out May 24. Need one from Maine, could you help? Mrs. > Brimer's class, Stemmons Elementary, 2727 Knoxville Rd., > Dallas, Texas 75211. Thanks from the kids.
I'll do my best to remember to buy one the next time I'm at the grocery store!
Hi Anita:
L'Shanna Tova.
It's your mother's friend, Gail Loyd. I'm about to attempt
to do some videography -- going to interview some homeless
families being served by the Interfaith Hospitality Network
(to which Sinai belongs). Asked by the Social Action
Committee to put together somethin...See More