View Workshop: The Reading Cafe
| Workshop Name | The Reading Cafe |
|---|---|
| Workshop Brochure | Not set |
| External Workshop Brochure | Not set |
| Workshop Short Desc | The Reading Cafe provides middle and high-school ELA teachers an opportunity to discuss contemporary works of fiction and non-fiction. The first novel is Jeff Zentner's In the Wild Light (August 5, 2021): an unforgettable story of friendship, loss, and new beginnings: a poignant coming-of-age novel about two best friends whose connection is tested when they get the opportunity to leave their impoverished small town for an elite prep school. |
| Workshop Code | Not set |
| School Year | 2023-2024 |
| Rolling Online Course | No |
| Moodle Online Course | Not set |
| Frequency | Not set |
| Online Course Type | Not set |
| Site | Not set |
| Location | Not set |
| Category | 529 - Professional Development |
| Subcategory | Curric: Project Based Learning |
| Provider | 529 - Professional Development |
| Location | Not set |
| Evaluation Form | Not set |
| Duration | 4 Hours |
| Level | SED CODES 1,2,3,4 |
| Total Workshop Days | 1.0 |
| Credit Hours | 4.00 |
| Days To Bill | 1.0 |
| Participants Must Attend All Days | No |
| District Always Pays Participant Fee | Yes |
| Participant Approval Needed | Yes |
| Scoring Exams | No |
| Assigned Seating | No |
| Assigned Seating By Table | No |
| Limit One District Per Table | No |
| Rep Reg Days Before Scoring | Not set |
| Workshop Full Desc | The Reading Cafe provides middle and high-school ELA teachers an opportunity to discuss contemporary works of fiction and non-fiction. The first novel is Jeff Zentner's In the Wild Light (August 5, 2021): an unforgettable story of friendship, loss, and new beginnings: a poignant coming-of-age novel about two best friends whose connection is tested when they get the opportunity to leave their impoverished small town for an elite prep school.
In the Wild Light has been named one of the best books of the year by The New York Times; Buzzfeed; Kirkus Reviews; Publishers Weekly; and Chicago Public Library. *Important Note: The Reading Cafe book talks aren't designed to promote novels to teach to students; the talks are an opportunity for teachers to talk about contemporary adolescent literature that could be a great addition to curriculum/instruction; teaching the novel to students is a district-based decision. |
| Workshop Audience | Middle and High-school ELA teachers (grades 7-12 recommended) |
| Workshop Prerequisites | Not set |
| Workshop Objectives | Teachers will read Jeff Zentner's In the Wild Light.
Teachers will discuss the novel: author's purpose, theme, setting, characterization, powerful passages, parallels to contemporary life, etc. Teachers will experience professional resources that connect to the novel. Teachers will consider project-based learning connected to the novel. |
| Assessment of Learning | Whole group discussion of the novel; connecting the resources; ideas for text-based project-based learning |
| Workshop Topics, Concepts & Resources | Not set |
| Workshop Broadcast Notes | Participants registering for this workshop will be held at pending approval. We will contact superintendents for approval for participation in this event to clarify this note: *Important Note: The Reading Cafe book talks aren't designed to promote novels to teach to students; the talks are an opportunity for teachers to talk about contemporary adolescent literature that could be a great addition to curriculum/instruction; teaching the novel to students is a district-based decision. |
| Submitted For Approval | 06/21/2023 |
| Approved | 05/11/2023 |
| Online Course Instructions | Not set |
| Online Course Url | Not set |
| Online Course Pass Code | Not set |
| CTLE Eligible | Yes |
| Social Worker Continuing Ed | No |
| Course Type | Not set |
| Alt Fee Per Participant | Not set |
| Public Notes | Not set |
| Workshop Id | 2480 |
| Added By | Anne S Mitchell |
| Boces | Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES |
| Archived Date | Not set |
| Entry Date | 05/05/2023 11:04:40 |
| Last Modified Date | 06/21/2023 09:21:55 |
CTLE Activities
- Content
Seminars
- 09/01/2023 The Reading Cafe - In the Wild Light
- 08/18/2023 The Reading Cafe - Harris 10% Happier (Catt County)
- 08/10/2023 The Reading Cafe - Harris 10% Happier (Allegany County)
- 07/27/2023 The Reading Cafe - In the Wild Light (Catt County)
- 07/20/2023 The Reading Cafe - In the Wild Light (Allegany County)
Learning Standards
- 1 Knowledge Students and Student Learning
- 6 Responsibilities Collaboration
- 7 Professional Growth