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Overview: This Literacy book study explores 4 essential studies that lend to volume & stamina, student voice and agency; Poetry, Book Clubs, Honoring the Essay and Digital composition. Book Study Participants will read, discuss, apply and curate classroom feedback that lends to student joy, creativity and identity building. Penny Kittle and Kelly Gallagher are renowned Literacy Practitioners whose continued classroom expertise and research bridges literacy stamina required of today's young adults.
Facilitator: Lori Bolone, ESCLEW Literacy Consultant
Date: October 18, through December 19.
Time: This book study is asynchronous with 3 optional afternoon Zoom Meetings on October 18, November 15, and December 13. There is also an embedded (optional) "outing" at Black Kite Coffee on Thursday, October 27, for "Open Mic Night" featuring spoken poetry and music from 5:30-7:30pm.
Location: Asynchronous with optional synchronous. A Google Classroom will be used for participant collaboration and schedule. ** The Google Classroom Link will be emailed to registered participants in early October.
Target Audience: 4-12 ELA, 4-12 Social Studies, Literacy Leaders. Limited to 20 participants.
Cost: Free. Participants must purchase books independently or through district.
Book Link: 4 Essential Studies, Penny Kittle, Kelly Gallagher
Contact Hours: This book study provides 12.0 contact hours.
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