MATSOL 2016 Conference Online Program
Experiencing the World through Global Voices: Using Literature to Help ELL Students Gain Global Awareness
Friday, May 6, 2016 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
3 Grand North
Abstract
We invite you to join our Global Literature Challenge! Utilize Independent Reading in the ELL Classroom to help students gain global awareness, reading competence and academic confidence. Leverage your students' adventurous spirits, develop their academic prowess, and challenge their reading levels with high interest learning experiences that create an online and real time literary community.
Session Type
Interactive Workshop (45 minutes)
Topic Strand
Reading, Writing, Literacy
Primary Audience
High Schools (9-12)
Secondary Audience
Middle Schools (6-8)
Presenter/organizer
Alison Frydman Whitebone, Brookline High School
Biographical Statement
Alison Frydman Whitebone, Brookline High School, ELL and English Teacher
Presenters
Bridget Knightly, Brookline High School
Biographical Statement
Brookline High School Librarian