MATSOL 2016 Conference Online Program
Building Relationships, Building Readers: Independent Reading Pen Pals
Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
8 Middlesex W
Abstract
Opportunities for ELL students to talk and write authentically about their reading are essential to building life-long readers. In this workshop, participants will examine the Writing Pen Pals relationship that connects students in different corners of Boston, focusing on student letters and how to build successful writing relationships through books.
Session Type
Interactive Workshop (45 minutes)
Topic Strand
Reading, Writing, Literacy
Primary Audience
PK-12 Schools
Secondary Audience
Middle Schools (6-8)
Presenter/organizer
Alice Laramore, Boston Public Schools
Biographical Statement
Alice Laramore is an English/language arts teacher at the Frederick Pilot School in Dorchester, MA.
Presenters
Katharine Atkins-Pattenson, Boston Public Schools
Biographical Statement
Katharine Atkins-Pattenson is a 7th grade Humanities teacher in Allston, Massachusetts.
Email Address
Caitlin MacLoed Bluver, Boston Public Schools
Biographical Statement
Caitlin MacLoed Bluver is an English/language arts teacher at Boston International High School in Dorchester, MA.