[WSCSS] Discover New Ways to Motivate and Engage ELLs & Striving Readers

[Dave Wilton]

Facing the Future and the Seattle School District’s Secondary Bilingual
Orientation Center* *invite you to *receive a complimentary copy of a new
teacher’s guide* that will engage and motivate English language learners and
striving readers at the release party for Facing the Future’s newest
curriculum resource, *Making Connections: Engaging Students in Language,
Literacy, and Global Issues.*
**<http://www.facingthefuture.org/Curriculum/EngagingStudentsinLanguageLiteracyandGlobal/tabid/417/Default.aspx>

*Making Connections*<http://www.facingthefuture.org/Curriculum/EngagingStudentsinLanguageLiteracyandGlobal/tabid/417/Default.aspx>
* *is a new research-based textbook and teacher’s guide that supports the
development of English language skills through highly engaging real-world
investigations of global issues. Designed for intermediate-level English
language learners and striving readers, *Making
Connections*<http://www.facingthefuture.org/Curriculum/EngagingStudentsinLanguageLiteracyandGlobal/tabid/417/Default.aspx>
* *combines language learning with opportunities for students to think
critically about sustainable solutions for community development,
environmental issues, quality of life, peace and conflict, and more.
Aligned with national and state standards, the student textbook and
teacher’s guide include nine chapters that have been reviewed and field
tested by content experts, teachers, and students.

*BOOK RELEASE PARTY*

The book release party will be held on Monday, April 26th from 4 - 5:30 p.m. at
the Secondary Bilingual Orientation Center, 301 21st Ave E., Seattle, WA. *To
receive more details and to RSVP, **click
here*<http://www.facingthefuture.org/Curriculum/EngagingStudentsinLanguageLiteracyandGlobal/tabid/417/Default.aspx#launch_party>
*.*

At this event, you will discover new strategies and materials to enhance
your teaching and motivate your students. You will hear from the curriculum
developers of *Making Connections*, educators who are using this resource in
their classrooms, and students who have experienced lessons from this new
textbook.

Ample parking is available at the SBOC*. *Light snacks and beverages will be
provided.**

*WEBINAR*

If you are unable to attend the event on April 26th but want to learn more
about this new resource, visit
*http://tinyurl.com/yaee3ap*<http://tinyurl.com/yaee3ap>
* *or *click here <https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/952832505>* and
register to join us on Wednesday, April 7th for a free webinar.


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*Facing the Future *is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to* *engage
students in learning by making academics relevant to their lives. We empower
students to think critically, develop a global perspective, and participate
in positive solutions for a sustainable future.  *Facing the Future *curriculum
is in use in all 50 U.S. states and over 100 countries by teachers and
students in grades K-12, in undergraduate and graduate classes, and across
multiple subject areas. For more information, visit: *
www.facingthefuture.org*

The* Secondary Bilingual Orientation Center* is Seattle Public Schools’
culturally diverse newcomer school dedicated to supporting students in
learning the academic, social, and life skills needed for success. For more
information, visit: www.seattleschools.org/schools/secboc/

Dave Wilton
 ASSISTANT OUTREACH DIRECTOR | FACING THE FUTURE
  811 First Ave., Suite 454 | Seattle, WA 98104 | www.facingthefuture.org
 T 206-264-1503             F 206-264-1506            E
dave at facingthefuture.org

 Critical thinking. Global perspective. Informed action.

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