Project Read of the San Francisco Public Library: October 2007

Welcome to Write Away!

The writing forum for Project Read learners.

We've redesigned our blog so that adult learners working at Project Read can share what they have written with other learners, tutors, and the public. There are a few simple guidelines to be aware of.

This is a moderated site, so submissions and comments will first be reviewed before being approved and published.
Adult learners submitting their writing have the option of using their first name (only) or using "anonymous" for authorship.
We wish to honor the writing efforts of the adult learner/authors, so no major copy editing will be applied, but we may suggest minor corrections in consultation with the author.
Only active Project Read learners are eligible to submit their writing to the Write Away blog and there are two ways of doing this: send submissions via email to projectread@sfpl.org, or stop by the office with a hard copy of your writing.
The views and opinions expressed on this web site are solely those of the original authors and contributors. These views and opinions do not represent those of the San Francisco Public Library and/or the City and County of San Francisco.

Monday, October 15, 2007

Project Read Holiday Party & Potluck

December 13, 2007
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Main Library

Project Read members and staff will again come together to celebrate the holiday season with a festive party and potluck on Thursday, December 13th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Don’t miss this opportunity to sample some amazing home cooking and spend a fun evening with other tutors and learners. We will also have some special door prizes and FREE raffle gifts donated by local businesses.

We are looking for some fabulous goods or professional services that can be given away during the evening’s free raffle. Please consider asking your employer to make a donation for this event. Here are some examples of previous donations: magazine subscriptions, tickets for brunch at a local hotel, gift certificates for a bookstore, and movie passes.

So mark your calendars for the evening of Thursday, December 13th. Invitations will be mailed to everyone in November. We look forward to seeing you there!

Monday, October 01, 2007

Tutor Workshop -- Thursday, October 18

Putting Words on the Page

Join literacy professional Amy Prevedel to explore tutoring techniques that can motivate even the most reluctant writers. You will practice specific ways to initiate and respond to your learner’s writing that will strengthen his/her fluency, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and self-confidence.

Thursday, October 18, 2007
6:00 — 7:30 p.m.
Main Library, Latino-Hispanic Meeting Room—Lower Level
Please call (415) 557-4388 if you plan to attend.