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Writing Coach for Bronx, NYC public school literacy program (IZ-KD)

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ORGANIZATION: Behind the Book

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 1 person is interested
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Volunteer with Behind the Book, a non-profit literacy organization that inspires New York City public school students to love reading. Through our rich, innovative programs, which are part of the class curricula, accomplished authors visit high-needs Pre-K-12th-grade classrooms to guide students in creating their own writing projects based on the theme of the author's book.

No experience is necessary. We provide advance information on your role, and hold a brief orientation right before a workshop begins. As a coach, you'll support and encourage students as they work on their projects.

This writing workshop needs your support at a school in the Bronx, NYC. To sign up, contact volunteer@behindthebook.org with program code 22312IZ-KD. We'll provide more information when you're confirmed.

Date/Times: Wednesday, February 26th / 1:00 - 2:30 PM (please arrive 15 - 20 minutes for orientation )

About the workshop: Ibi Zoboi's Pride, a modern take on Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set in Bushwick, a historically marginalized community of color, inspired 11th- and 12th-graders to explore the essential question What is the price of change? They’ll discuss cultural identity, class, and gentrification, along with themes of belonging, fitting in, and stereotypes. Coaches will guide them in polishing fiction about a character who adapts to a life change.

To receive announcements of new programs as they're scheduled, please complete our brief questionnaire at https://www.behindthebook.org/join-us/volunteer/.

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About Behind the Book

Location:

216 West 135th Street, Ground Floor, New York, NY 10030, US

Mission Statement

Behind the Book is a non-profit literacy organization that inspires New York City public school students to love reading. Through our rich, innovative programs, which are part of the class curricula and meet Common Core Learning Standards, accomplished authors visit high-needs pre-K-12 classrooms, where they teach a genre of writing and guide students in creating their own writing projects based on the theme of the author's book. BtB programs have a successful record of building comprehension skills and motivating engaged readers at schools around the city.

Description

Behind the Book is a non-profit literacy organization that brings authors into high-needs New York City public schools to enhance the literacy skills of pre-K-12 students. Our innovative programs are part of the class curricula and and meet Common Core Learning Standards.

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Children & Youth
Education & Literacy
Arts & Culture, Children & Youth, Education & Literacy

WHEN

Wed Feb 26, 2020
12:45 PM - 02:45 PM

WHERE

NYC public schoolBronx, NY 10454

(40.802258,-73.915405)
 

SKILLS

  • Tutoring
  • Mentoring
  • Reading / Writing

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 21
  • 2 hours (including orientation and post-workshop review)

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