- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Writing Coach for Bronx, NYC public school literacy program (PC-RV)
ORGANIZATION: Behind the Book
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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 two writing workshops need your support at a school in the Bronx, NYC. To sign up, contact volunteer@behindthebook.org with program code 2237PC-RV We'll provide more information when you're confirmed.
Date/Times: Tuesday, March 10th / 2 classes (choose one or both) : 9:00 - 10:00 AM and/or 12:50 - 1:40 PM (please arrive 15 minutes early for orientation)
About the workshop: To study the significance of personal artifacts and the stories they tell, two seventh-grade classes read Trace by Pat Cummings , about a boy haunted by more than memories of the accident that killed his parents. Students will work with coaches to create a fictional narrative about someone who left behind an artifact.
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
WHEN
WHERE
NYC public schoolBronx, NY 10454
DATE POSTED
February 15, 2020
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- Mentoring
- Reading / Writing
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 1.5 - 3 hours (choose 1 or both workshops, which include 15-minute orientations and 15-minute post-workshop reviews)
- Basic writing and editing skills. Comfortable working with this age group.