UCLA Writing Project Events

PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG WRITERS

HIGH SCHOOL YOUNG WRITERS PROGRAMS
Writing The College Application Personal Statement
July 28 – August 1, 2008
Writing With An Attitude:  Bring Out Your Writer’s Voice
July 28, - August 8, 2008
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YOUNG WRITERS & YOUNG MATHEMATICIANS INSTITUTES
For students entering grades 4-8.
Madrid Middle School
June 25 – July 16, 2008
Will Rogers Elementary School
July 7 – July 25, 2008
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ADDITIONAL CLASSES
The UCLA Writing Project will also be holding classes for young writers at the six sites listed below. One session begins on June 30 and continues for four weeks, Monday through Thursday. A second session begins on July 28 and continues for four weeks, Monday through Thursday. For information about hours and grade levels and fees, please contact the site directly. We are not involved with the registration process so please do not contact us.

OPEN PROGRAMS

Graphic Novels 101: Using Graphic Novels To Master ELA Standards And Build A Literacy Bridge
July 22-24, 2008 (2 - 6 pm)
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What the Tech Is Going On?
Blogs and Digital Storytelling
July 28 - August 1, 2008 (9:00 am - 3:30 pm)
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Improving Students' Academic Writing Grades 9-12
This summer and academic year program focuses on understanding and assessing academic writing. Participating teachers will help students write clear and compelling analytical essays and learn to use a rubric that gauges growth in student writing.
August 18-20 (for first-time participants)
August 20-22 (for second-time participants)
& academic year follow-up days
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INVITATIONALS

Summer Invitational
A leadership institute for teachers who have taught for three years or more.
Meets four weeks in the summer.
June 30, 2008 – July 25, 2008
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Saturday Invitational
A leadership institute for teachers who have taught for three years or more.  If you teach at a year-round school or are unable to attend in the summer, this is for you.  Meets eleven Saturdays during the traditional academic year. Flyer available September 1, 2008

CONFERENCES

With Different Eyes
A conference for teachers of English learners across the disciplines. 
November 1, 2008
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Chancellor’s Conference On Composition And Literature
A conference that showcases the work of UCLA Writing Project fellows
and California Reading and Literature Project fellows. Dave Eggers is our 2008 luncheon speaker!
December 6, 2008
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RETREATS

Malibu Writing Retreat
A retreat for adults who want quiet time to write and who want people to respond to their writing and encourage them in their writing.
November 14-16, 2008

Young Writers Retreat At Lake Arrowhead
Every year in the spring we take a group of young high school writers and teachers to the UCLA Conference Center at Lake Arrowhead. Some schools use categorical funds to pay for this; others request support from local organizations. Some students pay their own way. Students and teachers who attend receive an anthology of their work. For more information, contact Bettye Scott, Program Coordinator at (310)206-3544 or email her at bscott@gseis.ucla.edu
March 12-15, 2009

OTHER EVENTS

Matters Of Race Writing Event: Writings About Life in a Multicultural, Multiracial World
A Writing Opportunity for Students in Grades 4-12.
Deadline April 7, 2008
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Satellite Book Clubs
Meet four times a year—March 20, June 21, September 22, December 20, 2008.
Call 626.564.0902 for information.

Thursday Night Study Groups
In progress
We welcome you to join us in 2008-2009. Dates will be announced in August 2008.

Teaching Analytical Writing To English Learners In The Middle
In progress
We welcome you to join us in 2008-2009. Dates will be announced in August 2008.

Writers Anonymous: A Saturday Morning Writing Group
In progress
We welcome you to join us in 2008-2009. Dates will be announced in August 2008.