The San Jose Area Writing Project
Presents:
Young Writer's Camp!
July 28th–August 1st
Give your child a jump–start on school in July.
- Does your child love to read?
- Does he show an uncanny ability to notice things?
- Does she tell you she loves to write and wants to be an author someday?
- Could your child use a boost in his writing confidence?
What kind of instruction will students have
over the course
of the week?
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Analyze model texts for exemplary structure and expression. - Learn from teacher modeling of effective writing strategies.
- Receive individualized and small–group instruction.
- Write in a friendly and supportive community of writers.
- Receive helpful peer responses in small groups.
- Edit and publish their writing.
- Have fun and make new friends!
This summer, the SJAWP will again gather our
top teachers
from the South Bay to teach our 2nd annual Young Writer's Camp.
Students entering grades 2–6 will be grouped in small classes to facilitate individualized support and instruction. They'll experience writing in various genres, make books, and learn important grammar and editing skills. Classes are California standards–based and will support student writing on the 4th and 7th grade STAR Writing Assessments.
The Particulars!
| The place: |
Cumberland Elementary School
824 Cumberland Drive Sunnyvale, CA 94087 |
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| The teachers: |
Class instructors are SJAWP (San Jose Area Writing Project) Teacher Consultants who have completed five–week teaching fellowships at San José State University on best practices in writing instruction. Our credentialed teachers have a minimum of three years teaching experience. Many have led professional–development workshops on effective teaching strategies around and outside the San Francisco Bay Area. |
| The students1: | Students entering 2nd through 6th grades |
| The time: | 9:00 AM–2:30 PM |
| The dates: | July 28th - August 1st (Monday through Friday) |
| The cost2: |
$325 per student for the week, due by
June 27, 2008.
Early registration discount: $305 postmarked by May 1, 2008. |
| Discounts or Scholarships: |
We're proud to offer a limited number of partial and full scholarships for this summer. As a non–profit organization, our goal is to effectively impact the highest number of students possible. All SJAWP’s Young Writer’s Camp proceeds go towards funding students who qualify for assistance based on need and merit the following summer. We look forward to expanding our scholarship opportunities in the future. Students who wish to apply for our scholarships must submit the following:
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1Minimum enrollment of 10 students needed to conduct each grade–level class.
2Need–based financial assistance available. |
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Space is limited, so sign up as soon as possible!
Here's how:
- Complete the registration form.
- Enclose a recent student writing sample (may be school or district assessment). These will be used for class placement purposes as well as teacher pre-assessment and planning.
- Include a check for $325 payable to Young Writer's Camp, and mail it to the address below.
SJAWP Office, FO 109
San Jose Area Writing Project
Attn: Sherylou Tapaya
San Jose State University
English Department
San Jose, CA 95192-0090