- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Writing coach for Crown Heights, Brooklyn, NYC public school literacy program (241pb)
ORGANIZATION: Behind the Book
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Volunteer with Behind the Book (www.behindthebook.org), a non-profit literacy organization that inspires New York City public school students to explore stories and empower their voices. Through our innovative programs, which are part of the class curricula, accomplished authors visit high-needs pre-K-12 classrooms to guide students in creating their own writing projects based on the theme of the author's book.
You need no experience or training to volunteer. As a classroom coach, you'll support and encourage students as they work on their projects.
This workshop needs your help at a school in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, NYC. To sign up, reply with the program code to volunteer@behindthebook.org. We'll supply the address, directions, and other information when you're confirmed:
Program 2411PB-FG
Date: Thursday, April 12th
Time: 9:00 - 10:30 AM
Volunteer Role: Writing Coach
About the program: This first-grade special education class read Paulette Bogan 's Virgil and Owen Stick Together , about a penguin and polar bear who learn how compromise strengthens their friendship. Students identified a conflict, then created a skit about resolving it that uses "I statements" and techniques from the book, such as seeing things from another’s perspective. Coaches will guide them to ensure their work includes simple narration, dialogue, and a clear resolution.
For information on other programs around the city, please visit http://www.behindthebook.org/current-volunteer-opportunities/
To join our team and receive announcements of new programs as they're scheduled, please complete our brief questionnaire at http://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
WHEN
WHERE
Crown Heights public schoolBrooklyn, NY 11225
DATE POSTED
March 20, 2018
SKILLS
- Reading / Writing
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 1.5 hours