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GVWP Book Study: The Lively Art of Writing (Grades 6-12)

Manteca, CA

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6-12 Educator Free  
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In this 15-hour course, teachers will read Lucile Payne's The Lively Art of Writing and find ways to approach structured essays without resorting to dull, formulaic templates. Participants will discuss ideas to help students understand essay format while developing more sophistication and elegance in their writing style. Together, everyone will discover better ways to address state standards and help all students become successful writers.


MEETING DATES, TIMES, AND LOCATION:

The first meetings will be held at Red Robin Restaurant, located in the Orchard Valley Shopping Center (Union Road at Hwy 120).

Teachers will attend seven meetings through Summer-Fall 2010:

• Tuesday, June 8, from 12:30-2:30 pm

• Tuesday, June 15 from 12:30-2:30 pm

• Remaining dates, times, & locations will be selected by the group.


FREE ENROLLMENT for local teachers!

The $50 registration fee (payable at the opening session) will be fully refunded to teachers from Manteca, Ripon, and SJ County-operated schools who complete course requirements! (GVWP Teacher Consultants also qualify for the registration refund.) Teachers from other districts are invited to register online; they will be charged the $50 registration fee, payable at the opening session of the class.

A $10.00 materials fee is payable at the opening session of the class.

One unit of extended education credit will be available for purchase from CSU Stanislaus.

TO REGISTER:  Simply select one "ticket" for your grade span and click the orange "register" button. If you cannot see the "Register" button, your computer may be set to block online signups. Contact one of our course coordinators, and we will get you registered by phone:

- Melissa King at (209) 838-2115 or melissa@rickkingdesign.com

- Randee Harcrow at (209) 667-3490 or rharcrow@csustan.edu


For more information, contact:

Great Valley Writing Project 
California State University, Stanislaus
One University Circle, DBH308
Turlock, CA 95382

(209) 667-3490 • www.csustan.edu/gvwp

 

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Red Robin Restaurant
Orchard Valley Center (Union Rd. @ Hwy 120)
873 Lifestyle Street
Manteca, CA 95337

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Great Valley Writing Project



“Writing today is not a frill for the few, but an essential skill for the many.”

--National Commission on Writing in America’s Schools and Colleges