MATE SAG 2010
Who's Your Audience?
Friday, October 22nd
River East Collegiate
295 Sutton Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
(North Kildonan)
Keynote address by David Booth
Engaging Boys and Girls in Reading and Writing
How will we assist and engage our students in becoming readers and writers who can compose and interpret a variety of texts in print and on screen?
Break Out Session by David Booth
Encouraging and Supporting a Diverse Set of Students gr.7-12
We need to inmplement teaching/learning strategies in every dicipline in order to develop each student's literacy potential for processing a variety of text forms.
David Booth is a renowned educator and professor emeritus in the Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Department at OISE/UT. As a classroom teacher, consultant, speaker, and writer he has delighted thousands with his energy, enthusiasm, and commitment. He is well known as an international speaker, having worked with teachers and administrators throughout Canada, the United States, Great Britain, Australia, and Asia. He is the author of dozens of books for teachers, educators, and parents such as Even Hockey Players Read and The Literacy Principal, and is an award-winning writer of picture books for children.
SAG Pre-Conference Reception:
October 21, 7:00 pm, McNally Robinson Booksellers, Grant Park Shopping Centre
MATE Awards Presentations
Readings from authors David Bergen, Daria Salamon, and Armin Wiebe.
Reception to follow
All are welcome to attend • Please RSVP to Linda Ferguson: lindafer@mts.net
MATE SAG
2010 REGISTRATION
Please register with Linda Ferguson MATE Treasurer:
10-730 River Rd
Winnipeg MB
R2M 5A4
Email: mate@mts.net
Phone: 204-255-1676
Cell: 204-793-1642
Fax: 204-253-2562
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