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2017 Conference

du 1 au 2 June 2017

Framingham, MA

MATSOL 2017 Conference Program

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Thursday Keynote: Jeff Zwiers - Keynote presentation slides
Friday Keynote: Jean-Michel Dissard
- see I Learn America website: ilearnamerica.com

Pre-Conference Institute materials will be emailed to participants.

 

Graphic Novels in Middle/High School ESL

jeudi 1 juin 2017 à 15:30–16:15 EDT
Grande Centre
Abstract

Graphic novels offer high-interest books combining reading and visuals. This combination supports comprehension while emphasizing incidental learning. In this session, we explore the ways we have used graphic novels with intermediate to advanced learners in grades 6-9, discussing a broad range of novels from classics to memoirs to historical topics.

Session Type

Panel (45 minutes)

Topic Strand

Reading, Writing, Literacy

Primary Audience

Middle School (6-8)

Secondary Audience

High School (9-12)

Presenter/organizer

Jim Meyer, Josiah Quincy Upper School, Boston Public Schools, Boston, MA
Biographical Statement

Jim Meyer teaches ESL at Josiah Quincy Upper School.  He often contributes home-made scones to the team meetings.

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Presenters

Ashley Compagna, Josiah Quincy Upper School, Boston Public Schools, Boston, MA
Biographical Statement

Ashley Compagna teaches ESL at Josiah Quincy Upper School. She often contributes home-made hamentaschen to the team meetings.

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Thu-Hang Tran-Peou, Josiah Quincy Upper School, Boston Public Schools, Boston, MA
Biographical Statement

Thu-Hang Tran-Peou teaches ESL at Josiah Quincy Upper School. Shee often contributes freshly cut-up fruit to the team meetings.

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Stephen Zani, Gordon College
Biographical Statement

Stephen is an undergraduate at Gordon College completing his practicum at Josiah Quincy Upper School.

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