Interested in getting more culturally-responsive, diverse readings into your dual-language or diverse classroom?
Join Words Without Borders Campus on October 24th for an interactive, professional development workshop that will prepare you to: Access free, new global literature online, and find the literature that's right for your studentsFacilitate lively class discussions that connect literature to "real life" and relevant global issues Activate students' creativity and boost their analytical skills with low-preparation, high-engagement projectsConnect students to multimedia resources, readings and interviews with prominent contemporary authors [of today] Utilize WWB Campus at your school or youth organization
WWB Campus (www.wwb-campus.org) is a unique and easy-to-use resource for global literature and culture, recognized for innovation by the National Book Foundation. Our resources have been demonstrated to: Boost literacy skillsMotivate previously unengaged readers Build students' global competency Prepare students for the rigors of college-level work
Special guest (a global author or translator) to be announced.
Food and drinks will be provided. Guests will receive newly published books from around the world.
Time: 5:30-7:30 pmAddress: 147 Prince Street, Brooklyn, NY
RSVP by October 12 to jennifer@wordswithoutborders.org
