The San Jose Area Writing Project
Presents:
The South Bay's 3rd Annual
Young Writers' Camp!
July 27th–July 31st
Registration is closed for 2009. Thanks, and we'll see you next year!
- 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 jump–start in his confidence in writing?
Then your child will love the writing experience at
Young Writers'
Camp!
What is Young Writers' Camp?
Each
summer, SJAWP gathers top teachers 
from
the Bay Area to teach at our annual Young Writers' Camp. Children entering grades
2–6
are grouped into small classes to facilitate individualized instruction and support.
They experience writing in various genres, make books, and learn important grammar
and editing skills. Lessons are California standards–based and support
student writing on the 4th and 7th grade STAR
Writing Assessments.
What kind of instruction will students have
over the course
of the week?
- Analyze model texts for exemplary structure and expression.
- Learn from teacher modeling of effective writing strategies.
- Receive individualized and small–group instruction.
- Express themselves in a friendly and supportive community of writers.
- Receive helpful peer responses in small groups.
- Edit and publish their writing.
- Have fun. Make new friends!
The Particulars!
| The place: |
Cumberland Elementary School
824 Cumberland Drive Sunnyvale, CA 94087 |
|---|---|
| The teachers: |
Credentialed California Teachers, hand–picked by the SJAWP (San Jose Area Writing Project). |
| The students1: | Students entering 2nd through 6th grades |
| The time: | 9:00 AM–2:30 PM |
| The dates: | Monday, July 27th through Friday, July 31st |
| The cost2: |
$325 per student for the week, due by
June 26, 2009.
|
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1Minimum enrollment of 10 students needed to conduct each
grade–level class. |
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Need more details?
See our
Frequently
Asked Questions.
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 Writers' Camp, and mail it to the address below.
San Jose Area Writing Project Office, FO 109
San Jose Area Writing Project
Attn: Trang Phan
San Jose State University
English Department
San Jose, CA 95192-0090