2019 Conference

May 28–31, 2019

Sheraton Framingham Hotel and Conference Center, Framingham MA

MATSOL 2019 Conference Online Program

Presenters are invited to upload their session handouts. Search for the session to find the handout materials.

Telling Our Stories in Pictures and Words: Creating Identity Texts

Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 2:30 PM–4:00 PM EDT

Wayland

Session Abstract

Witness powerful collage images and writing from immigrant and refugee students grades 3-12 as they reconstruct and share their family immigration stories. Three educators share experiences creating multimodal identity texts with students new to the country. Experience for yourself how creating images first supports critical thinking and language acquisition.

Session Type

Interactive Workshop (90 minutes)

Topic Strand

Culturally Responsive Teaching

PK-12 Focus

Upper Elementary
Middle School
High School
Summer/After-school Programs
Newcomer Programs
SLIFE Programs
Dual Language Programs

Education Sector

PK-12 Education
Teacher Preparation/Education

Organizer/Presenter

Beth Olshansky, Center for the Advancement of Art-Based Literacy, Durham, New Hampshire

Email Address

hidden

Presenters

Liz Kirwan, MA Ed, Manchester High School West, Manchester, New Hampshire

Mbula Ratzlaff, M.Ed in Elementary Education and ESOL, Hillside Middle School, Manchester, New Hampshire

Session Materials