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.
Teach 3rd grade. Trying to get postcards from all 50 states. So far only 60. Could you please send us a postcard from Montana? Students of 3B, L.A. Stemmons Elementary, 2727 Knoxville Rd., Dallas, Texas 75211. Thanks!!! Tricia
Splash! Publications is accepting applications for teachers to pilot our 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 Montana. Could you help? Mrs. Brimer's class, Stemmons Elementary, 2727 Knoxville Rd., Dallas, Texas 75211. Thanks, from the kids.
I am a contacting you from England and I wonder if you could help me.
Could you please tell me, do teachers write summer end of year reports to parents in your country.
If so, what format are these in and do they reflect the entire years subjects taught or are they a more general summary of a child’s year and achievements.
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Thank you for your time & interest, Carrie Lynn Bailey Counselor, Grayson County High School
I teach three sections of an Early Childhood Classroom Structure/Behavior Management class in the fall (with about 55-60 students total) I am looking for early childhood classroom teachers who would be interested in an "e" project where they would become an e-pal with one of my students discussing classroom management strategies/ philosophies/approaches that work/have not worked in the classroom. It would involve about 4-6 e-mails where my students would inquire about classroom management and then the "sharing" of specifics about a particular classroom. Is there anyone out there who would like to be an e-pal for a semester for this project? I would also ask you to reflect and share if/how the project impacted you.
I am interestedin obtaining a special ed postiton in a district that is in wihin driving distance of Great Falls. I also am willing to coach volleyball, speech and drama and or the yearbook.