Secondary English Weekly #15
Volume Two, Issue Fifteen / December 9-13, 2019
2020 Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast Speaker Contest-DEADLINE THIS MONDAY, DECEMBER 9TH!!
IT IS TIME TO GET YOUR ENTRIES IN FOR THE 2020 MLK BREAKFAST. THE DEADLINE IS THIS MONDAY, DECEMBER 9TH!!
CCS will select one student speaker to represent the district at the 2020 Martin Luther King Breakfast, held on January 20, 2020 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Exhibition Hall C. The student chosen will get into the breakfast free and receive two complimentary tickets for his/her parents or guardians. The competition to become that speaker is only open to Columbus City Schools' students in Grades 6-12. CCS Superintendent Dr. Talisa Dixon will introduce our student speaker. SHARE THIS FLYER FOR THE MLK BREAKFAST SPEAKER WITH YOUR STUDENTS.
- Theme of Speech: Keep Moving Forward (This is MLK's call to inspire yourself and others to keep moving forward no matter what the circumstances.)
- Length of Speech: 3 minutes max.
- Deadline for Entry: Monday, December 9th
- How to Enter: Send, text, or share a recording of the student reciting his/her speech to Carla Mae Phillips (Southland Center, Suite 125, 740-228-1509, or cphillips3865@columbus.k12.oh.us) or make a request for Carla Mae Phillips to come to your school and record student speeches. Please put “MLK Breakfast” in the Subject Line when sending emails and texts and include the student's name, school, grade, contact information, and the teacher’s email & phone number.
return borrowed novels to the curriculum office when you finish with them
If you borrowed from the curriculum office and have finished with them, please return those to get them back into circulation. You can send them to Southland Center, Suite 125 to the attention of Carla Mae Phillips, or email Carla Mae Phillips (cphillips3865@columbus.k12.oh.us) to arrange for them to be picked up from your school.
CLARITY WEBINAR FROM CORWIN ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 9
CLARITY: What matters Most in learning, Teaching, and Leading
Monday, December 9, 2019 at 6:30 pm
Bringing Clarity to the elements that sharpen precision-in-practice ensures knowing “where to next.” Gaining Clarity is dependent on a set of interrelated concepts deployed within an evidence-proven framework and implemented consistently and reflectively across all systems, schools, and classrooms. Join Lyn Sharratt in this three-part webinar, in which she describes how Clarity can be realized in
- Learning
- Teaching &
- Leading
Lyn promises no silver bullets; after all, there are none. The real power of data, she insists, resides in the “aha” outcomes of collaborative conversations with, and ‘roll-up-your sleeves’ work, by ALL stakeholders, focused on students’ faces, as data today is instruction tomorrow.
Writing Differentiation Webinar-Monday, December 9
Supporting Striving Students: Using Ed Tech for Differentiation in the Innovative Writing Classroom
In this webinar, the presenters will examine the day-to-day challenges of writing instruction. They'll also delve into ways in which educators can use learning analytics to understand student progress and identify how and where to target additional or differentiated support.
Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, 2 to 3 p.m. Can't attend? Register so you can view the on-demand webinar at a later date. This webinar's content is provided by Texthelp.
TEACHING ABOUT THE HOLOCAUST-TWO WEBINARS ON TUESDAY AND THURSDAY
Join these upcoming Webinars from Echoes & Reflections and become equipped to teach about the Holocaust. The timely one-hour webinars are designed to help educators promote student learning and understanding of the Holocaust and its lasting effect on the world. Register here for the Webinars listed below.
- Teaching with the Pyramid of Hate 12/10 at 5pm
- Non-Jewish Victims of Nazi Prosecution 12/12 at 3pm
Free Webinar: Color-Coded Editing on Wednesday, Dec. 11th
Helping Students Color-Code Their Way to a More Effective Essay
Join this webinar when instructional coach Brooklyn Joseph of Caliber Beta Academy introduces a student-driven method for color-coded editing that helps students identify specific steps they can take to improve their essays after using the CERCA Framework (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning, Counterargument, Audience). This strategy saves teachers valuable time spent on editing student work and has been shown to dramatically improve both the quantity and quality of student writing. It also encourages peer collaboration as students can use the strategy to improve peer-editing protocols in the classroom.
Webinar Registration: Helping Students Color-Code Their Way to a More Effective Essay
Wednesday, December 11th at 6:30 pm.
BUCKEYE CHILDREN'S AND TEEN BOOK AWARDS-2019 WINNERS
NPR'S BOOK CONCIERGE
Thurber House Young Writers' Studio Winter/Spring 2020
New Year--New Young Writers' Studio!
Start 2020 off with Young Writers' Studio at Thurber House! Students in 9th-12th grade who love writing stories, crafting new worlds, and building never-before-seen characters, should join Young Writers' Studio, starting January 7! Click here for more information or to register!
What is Young Writers' Studio?
They meet every other week for two hours with author and English professor, Robert Loss. They will kick off the first hour with quality writing prompts and activities. Then, after a break for provided snacks (of course!), they'll wrap up the last hour with the chance to workshop pieces that students bring in. It's a safe, low-key, fun opportunity to enjoy writing and meet others!
Dates: January 7, 21; February 4, 18; March 3, 17, 31; April 14, 28
Times: 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Thurber Center, 91 Jefferson Ave. Columbus, OH 43215
Cost: $15 per session - can be paid in advance or at the door. A limited number of scholarships are available for this program. Email Meg Brown at megbrown@thurberhouse.org
THE SCOOP & THE SCOOP HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISM CONTESTS
Young people have become the leaders in the fight against climate change. Greta Thunberg, Jamie Margolin, Isra Hirsi and others are paving the way for youth voices in the media and the environmental movement. You can be a leader, too! Earth Day Network presents The Scoop Journalism Contest and invites students to submit an original essay, podcast or video reflecting on the following prompt: ″The world is starting to recognize the serious negative impacts of our food system on our planet, particularly those caused by intensive animal agriculture. How does climate change impact your community? What role do our food choices have in creating solutions to climate change?″
- Overview
Each competition will have three categories to choose from: essay, video or podcast. Each contestant may only submit to one of the three categories. There will be one winner for each of the three categories for both The Scoop and The Scoop High School competitions, with a total of six winners.Each winner and a guardian or guest will receive a trip to Washington, DC that includes transportation and lodging to participate in Earth Day 2020 activities on the National Mall on Saturday, April 25th, the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. This includes backstage passes to the anniversary concert on the Mall.
By submitting an entry to this contest, all entrants agree to our official rules.
- Who can enter?
The Scoop: Students ages 18-25 who are currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program located within the United States.
The Scoop High School: Students currently enrolled in an accredited high school (grades 9-12) or equivalent GED program located within the United States.
- How to apply?
In essay, podcast or video form, tell your story using the above prompt. Specific instructions for original essay, podcast and video submissions:
Essay submissions must be between 600 – 800 words. All references must be cited in the document. Citations will not be included in word count.
Podcast and Video submissions must be between 3 – 6 minutes in length. In the body of your email submission, please include a brief explanation of your piece in 50-200 words.
The following file types will be accepted: Essay: .docx or .pdf; Video: .mp4 or .mov (or link to a Youtube upload); Podcast: .mp3 or .wav
All submissions must be sent via email: The Scoop: thescoop@earthday.org; The Scoop High School: thescoophs@earthday.org All submissions are final, and no revisions are accepted.
- Deadline:
Entries must be submitted via email before 11:59 p.m. PST on January 31, 2020. If you have a technical issue or special problem, let them know as quickly as you can at (202) 518-0044 or email (see above). Earth Day Network staff will be available to help troubleshoot until 3:00 pm PST on this date. They encourage early submission to avoid missing the deadline.
- Contest Timeline
Contest begins12:00 a.m. PST on November 18, 2019
Contest ends11:59 p.m. PST on January 31, 2020
Judging will occurFebruary 2020
Winners will be notified by Email notification early March 2020
Winners will be publicly announcedMid-March 2020
Trip to DC to participate in Earth Day eventsApril 24 – April 26, 2020
- For more information, go to https://foodprints.earthday.org/journalism-contest/ or please email: The Scoop: thescoop@earthday.org; The Scoop High School: thescoophs@earthday.org
NYCMIDNIGHT'S 14TH ANNUAL SHORT STORY CHALLENGE
The 14th Annual Short Story Challenge is a creative writing competition open to writers around the world. There are 4 rounds of competition this year. In the 1st Round (January 17-25, 2020), writers are placed randomly in heats and are assigned a genre, subject, and character assignment. Writers have 8 days to write an original story no longer than 2,500 words. The judges choose a top 5 in each heat to advance to the 2nd Round (April 2-5, 2020) where writers receive new assignments, only this time they have 3 days to write a 2,000 word (maximum) short story. The judges again choose a top 5 in each heat to advance to the 3rd Round (May 15-17, 2020) where writers receive new assignments and have 2 days to write a 1,500 word (maximum) short story. Judges select finalists and the remaining writers are challenged to write a 1,250 word (maximum) story in just 24 hours (June 19-20, 2020) in the fourth and final round of the competition. Feedback from the judges is provided for every submission and there are thousands in cash and prizes for the winners. Sound like fun? Join the competition below and get ready for January 17th!
REGISTRATION: It's easy to register. First, download and read the Official Rules & Participation Agreement. Once you've read through everything, you are ready to register HERE. The entry fee is USD$48* by the early entry deadline of December 12, 2019 and USD$58* until the final entry deadline of January 16, 2020. *Get $5 off the entry fee just for tweeting! Click here to make a post to Facebook or Twitter and receive a $5 promotional code. Looking for a unique gift for the holidays? For the cost of the entry fee, you can gift the inspiring experience of the Short Story Challenge 2020! Click here to learn more. Not only does every writer receive feedback from the judges for every story submitted, but a special review forum is available for the participants to submit their stories for review from fellow writers throughout the competition. During the Short Story Challenge 2019, there were over 11,500 comments made on the 800+ stories submitted on the forum. Click here to visit the forums.
HERE ARE SOME RECENT ARTICLES FOR YOUR PERUSAL
- Students Are Really, Really Bad at Spotting Fake News, Misleading Websites
- How to Write a 5-Paragraph Essay [+Bonus Template]
- College Readiness Concerns Raised by Latest Round of ACT Scores
- Ethical College Admissions: Truth, Whole Truth and Nothing but Truth
- Open Education Resources Get International Backing With UNESCO Vote
- Breaking the Mold with Blended Coaching
TEACHER PD OPPORTUNITIES AND CONTESTS
SOME CONTESTS AND GIVEAWAYS
-TEACHINGBOOKS CONTESTS & GIVEAWAYS-DECEMBER
-BULKBOOKSTORE $500 MONTHLY GIVEAWAY
-BULKBOOKSTORE LUNCH BAG GIVEAWAY
-WE ARE TEACHERS CONTEST/GIVEAWAYS
SEE THIS WEEK'S OPPORTUNITIES AT THE TOP OF THE NEWSLETTER
CONTINUING OPPORTUNITIES
TINY TEACHING STORIES
Teachers’ lives are packed with powerful moments: moments of triumph, frustration, absurdity, joy, revelation, and hilarity. Education Week wants to hear about them. Submit your Tiny Teaching Story, in no more than 100 words, here. See examples below.
DECEMBER OPPORTUNITIES
TEACHING ABOUT THE HOLOCAUST
Join one of the free upcoming Webinars from Echoes & Reflections and become equipped to teach about the Holocaust. The timely one-hour webinars are designed to help educators promote student learning and understanding of the Holocaust and its lasting effect on the world. Register today. Below are the remaining webinars for December
- Teaching with the Pyramid of Hate 12/10 at 5pm
- Non-Jewish Victims of Nazi Prosecution 12/12 at 3pm
- Complicity and Action During the Holocaust 12/17 at 7pm
OFFICE HOURS FOR UNITS OF STUDY
Office Hours webinar series from Lucy Calkins and the TCRWP will occur on the first and third Thursday of the month at 4:00 PM (ET), Lucy will respond to questions you pose live regarding your use of the supplemental product for middle school-Units of Study in Writing. Each middle school has two sets of the workshops and with codes from the boxes, you can access the entire resource digitally. REGISTER NOW for the opportunity to discuss your burning questions with Lucy and to receive practical advice.Unlike last season, you only need to register for the fall Office Hours webinars once. When you register through the link above, you will receive a confirmation email and then reminder emails before each webinar with your personalized link to join. The next session is on December 19 at 4:00 PM. (Units of Study in Writing is one of our Supplemental Resources for Middle School.)
CREATING EQUITY IN THE CLASSROOM BLOG CONTEST (STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT PARTNERS-ACHIEVE THE CORE)
Step One: Write an 800-word or less blog post that answers the question: What's one action educators can take to create more inclusive and equitable classrooms and foster a culture of high academic expectations for all students?
Step Two: Submit your blog entry to crivero@studentsachieve.net by December 31st.
-Three entries will be selected as finalists and the winner will be determined by visitor traffic during the "competition weeks."
-The grand prize is $150. Amazon gift card.
2020 OPPORTUNITIES
TEACHINGBOOKS WEBINARS FOR 2020
Register HERE for any of the TeachingBooks Webinars listed below.
Text Complexity: Join the Conversation
Wednesday- February 5 at 11:30 pm - Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut by Derrick Barnes and Gordon C. James
Thursday- March 12 at 11:30 pm - Pax by Sara Pennypacker and Jon Klassen
Thursday- April 16 at 11:30 pm -Save Me a Seat by Sarah Weeks and Gita Varadarajan
Thursday- May 12 at 11:30 pm - I am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sanchez
Discover the NEW TeachingBooks!
Monday-January 13 at 10:00 am
Wednesday-February 19 at 3:00 pm
Tuesday-March 24 at 12:00 pm
TeachingBooks: Collaborate, Customize, Communicate
Monday-January 20 at 10:00 am
Wednesday-February 26 at 3:00 pm
Tuesday-March 31 at 12:00 pm
Match Readers to Titles: TeachingBooks Tools
Tuesday-February 11at 1:00 pm
Find the Perfect TeachingBooks Resource
Tuesday-March 17 at 1:00 pm
Listen to Authors: A Springboard to Writing
Tuesday-April 21 at 1:00 pm
Authors’ Stories and Diverse Perspectives
Tuesday-May 5 at 1:00 pm
Center Stage with Reader’s Theater
Tuesday-May 19 at 1:00 pm
CURIOSITY ACROSS THE CURRICULUM: PURSUING ENGAGEMENT, LITERACY, AND ACTION THROUGH INQUIRY (Heinemann PD Presents a Multi-Day Institute, January 17-20, 2020 in Charleston, SC)
Over the Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend, there will be a practical and personal institute, presented by a team of nationally recognized author-educators: Harvey "Smokey" Daniels, Nancy Steineke, Chad Everett, Kristin Ziemke, and Sara Ahmed. The institute is a blend of keynote sessions, breakout workshops, and job-alike meetings, where you'll spend part of each day working in a group that matches your grade range. You'll also join a team of colleagues in a multidisciplinary inquiry project, drawing on the complex sights, spaces, people, and history of Charleston itself. ENROLL NOW!
OCTELA ANNUAL CONFERENCE-FEBRUARY 21-22 IN WORTHINGTON OHIO
REGISTER NOW for the Ohio Council of Teachers of English Language Arts Annual Conference. Don't miss your opportunity to see this year's keynote speakers: Daniel Jose Older, Tony M. Vinci, Elizabeth Acevedo, and Tanny McGregor. The theme is Envisioning Our Future(s). The 2020s offer a fresh decade to envision new possibilities for teaching ELA and professional transformation: What might our future classrooms look like? Envisioning diverse future(s) across grade levels and specialized curriculum may conjure a mixed bag of hope, excitement, inspiration, and, well, maybe even a little bit of anxiety. So, in the spirit of meeting teachers’ and students’ needs in facing the new decade, OCTELA aims to create a space for open inquiry, sharing, and optimism. This conference inspires teachers to gather and discuss what they do best, what inspires them to keep pushing forward, and what strategies support authentic student learning. Check out more information on the OCTELA Conference Page.
SNAPDRAGON BOOK FOUNDATION GRANT
The Snapdragon Book Foundation offers an outstanding grant to help provide books for pre-K through 12th grade schools and libraries that serve disadvantaged students. Grants typically range from $2,500 to $10,000. Applications available in November 2019; applications due in February 2020. Snapdragon Book Foundation
THE BOB AND MARION WILSON TEACHER INSTITUTE OF COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG
Weeklong sessions or three-day themed seminars immerse participants in an interdisciplinary approach to teaching social studies with American history as the focus. The Institute experience provides teachers:
- Primary source-centered, standards-based historical content
- Inclusive approach to analyzing people and events of the past from multiple perspectives
- Innovative, engaging teaching strategies to bring history to life in the classroom
- Immersive experiences throughout the Historic Area and with character interpreters with suggested classroom applications
- Collaborative idea sharing with Colonial Williamsburg staff and fellow teachers
- Classroom-ready instructional resources, including lesson plans, primary sources, and media through the Colonial Williamsburg Education Resource Library.
2020 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Art, Essay, and Multimedia Contest-DEADLINE DECEMBER 20TH
The Ohio Civil Rights Commission submission period is open for the 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Art, Essay, and Multimedia Contest! This year's theme is "standing for what matters." Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a leading voice against the injustices that affected minorities throughout the United States. For standing up against racism and bigotry, Dr. King had to face great adversity. He was arrested, verbally abused, and a target of many due to his civil rights advocacy. Despite this trouble, Dr. King never strayed from his mission and he continued to speak out against injustice. Dr. King’s great civil rights achievements would not have been possible if he had been intimidated by the possible dangers of advocating the truth. His actions show us that doing what is right may not be the easiest choice, but if justice is to prevail, difficult choices must be taken. On March 8, 1965, the day after “Bloody Sunday,” on which civil rights protestors were attacked and beaten by police on the Edmund Pettus Bridge, Dr. King said: "A man dies when he refuses to stand up for that which is right. A man dies when he refuses to stand up for justice. A man dies when he refuses to take a stand for that which is true.” His words remind us that our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.
Contest Entries: Dr. King was a leader because he spoke out when others were resigned to silence. Think about times in your life where you spoke out against an injustice. What impact did it leave on you and your community? Each participant in the art contest is invited to participate by creating work that creatively responds to the following question:
When have you had or will you have the courage to speak out for something that truly matters? For 2020 Contest Rules and the Official Entry Form, Click Here. To fill out the form digitally, save a copy to your computer first, then fill out the form.
The 2020 MLK Contest Deadline is December 20, 2019. All entries are required to be emailed or received by mail no later than December 20, 2019 at 5:00 PM. Please factor in holiday shipping times when choosing shipping options. Questions? Call (888) 278-7101.
TEEN OPEN MIC NIGHT AT THURBER HOUSE-FRIDAY
OHIO POETRY ASSOCIATION HIGH SCHOOL CONTEST
The Ohio Poetry Association (OPA) is sponsoring its annual high school poetry contest, offering prizes and publication to winners in nine categories. A grand prize winning poem will be published in Common Threads, OPA’s poetry journal. Winning poems will be sent to the Manningham Trust Student Poetry Contest sponsored by the National Federation of State Poetry Societies. Give this OPA CONTEST FLYER to your students so that they may enter.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
- All poems must be the original work of the student and must be unpublished (in print or online, including social media) or not accepted for publication.
- Each poem must be titled. There may be only one entry per student in any category, and no poem may be entered in more than one category. There is no limit on the number of categories to which a student may submit. NOTE: For Manningham eligibility, there is a limit of 30 lines for any poem and only one poem per student can be sent.
- All poems must be typed or computer generated in a plain font no larger than 12-point. Times New Roman font is suggested.
- All poems must be in English, single-spaced, printed on one side of the page only, and all category requirements must be observed. No illustrations or decorations.
- Two copies of each poem must be submitted. Each copy must contain the name Senior Division and the category (number only) in the upper left-hand corner. On the second copy only, the name of the student, name of school (or if home-schooled, your mailing address), grade level, and language arts/English teacher (or parent-teacher for home-schoolers) must appear in the upper right-hand corner. At the bottom of the second copy with the student name and school address identification, the statement below must be typed and signed by the student:
“I certify that this poem is my original work and has not been copied in whole
or in part from any author’s poems in print or posted on the Internet."
Signed: ___________________________________________ - Each school should send all entries from the school together, mailed flat in one envelope, with the name of the teacher or parent-teacher on a note inside or marked clearly on the envelope.
- ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY JANUARY 15, 2019.
Special Note for Teachers: Teachers are strongly encouraged to read all student poems for appropriateness. No personal names of friends or family members should appear in poems. No poems will be returned.
CONTEST CATEGORIES & SPONSORS
- Voices from the Past – A persona poem in any style in the voice of an American patriot from America’s past, e.g., a survivor from any war fought to keep America free. Sponsor: Mark Hersman
- David Francis Smith Award – A poem in any form on any subject. 30-line limit. Sponsor: Teresa Santmyer
- New Beginnings – Using your imagination and fresh imagery, describe how change of any kind can affect your life. 30-line limit. Sponsor: Great Expectations Writers
- Humor – A poem that makes us laugh—amusing, humorous, funny (but clean enough to print) in any form. 30-line limit. Sponsor: Pat Snyder Hurley
- Sonnets – The sonnet is one of the longest lived of verse forms. Its rhyme scheme makes music out of repeated sounds, and its metrical pattern of iambic pentameter rocks with rhythm! Compose your own sonnet on any subject. Sponsor: Betsy Hughes
- Ekphrasitic – Choose a work of art from any art museum and write a poem in response to that work. At the bottom of your page, note the name of the work of art; the artist; the museum where you viewed it; and a website location (URL) of the art, if available. 30-line limit. Sponsor: Jane Kretschmann and Deborah Strozier
- A Sense of Place – A poem that captures a memorable landscape, cityscape, seascape, building, or interior. Any form. 30-line limit. Sponsor: William R. Reyer
- Short and to the Point – A poem in any form, on any subject, not to exceed 12 lines. The poem may be free verse or a form such as haiku/senryu, tanka, cinquain, limerick, double dactyl (higgledy-piggledy), minute, or triolet – any established form as long as it’s 12 lines or under. Sponsor: Springfield Writers Club
- Cinquain – Write an American cinquain, a poem of five lines of 2, 4, 6, 8, and 2 syllables and unrhymed. It usually features a single image from nature. The image you should focus on for this contest is water (rivers, sea, oceans—be creative!) For examples see: www.cinquain.org/cinquain.html Sponsor: PentaPoets
PRIZES & PUBLICATION
Awards for each category are $25, $15, and $10, with the possibility of honorable mentions. All judges reserve the right not to award a prize in a category if entries do not meet the category and/or judge’s requirements. Award winners will be published in a chapbook. Chapbooks for award-winning students will be sent to each school.
MAIL ALL POETRY SUBMISSIONS TO:
Sharon Fish Mooney, OPA Student Contests
86545 Cramblett Road
Scio, Ohio 43988
THURBER HOUSE WRITING WIZARDS for Grades 6-8
Thurber House's Writing Wizards registration is now live! Check out the brief class descriptions below and visit their website for more details or to register: http://www.thurberhouse.org/writing-wizards. Classes meet every Saturday from February 8-March 2 are limited to 15 students.
Thurber House Writing Wizards 2020: 6-8 Grade: $125
My Voice Matters with Linda Baird, 10:00 a.m. - Noon
- Have you ever felt really passionately about something you wanted to share with others? By the end of this workshop, you’ll have an opinion piece that is ready to share with the world!
Tell Your Story with Casey Briand, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
- Everybody has a story to tell. In this memoir-writing class, you’ll explore tales from your own life and craft them into thoughtful written pieces.
FINANCIAL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE: There are a limited number of full and partial scholarships available. Students who have not received a scholarship in 2019 will be given preference. Deadline to apply is Friday, January 17 and you will be notified by Friday, January 24. Click here for a downloadable brochure.
Princeton Summer Journalism Program
The Princeton Summer Journalism Program (PSJP) is a free residential journalism and college preparatory program for high-achieving current juniors from low-income backgrounds who are interested in journalism. Over 10 days, students live on campus at Princeton University and learn reporting skills from professional journalists and Princeton professors. Participants hold a press conference, produce a short documentary, report on a professional sporting event from the press box, attend a play or theatrical production, visit 3-4 major news outlets, and interview subjects for their feature stories in the Princeton Summer Journal. After the program, students are paired with a volunteer college adviser, a professional journalist, to help them through their admissions process.
Program dates: Friday, July 31 - Monday, Aug 10, 2020
Cost: All program expenses, including airfare or train tickets to and from campus, are covered by the program.
Application deadline: Monday, February 17, 2020 at 11:59PM EST.
You can learn more about the program, eligibility requirements, and application process on this website and from this PSJP Flyer.
Eligibility:
To apply, students must meet the following requirements:
Be a junior in high school at the time of application.
Live in the United States and intend to attend college here. Students living and attending school abroad, including U.S. citizens, will not be considered under any circumstances.
Have a minimum unweighted grade point average of 3.5 out of 4.0.
Have an interest in journalism.
Meet at least one of the socioeconomic conditions below:
The combined income of custodial parent(s)/guardian(s) plus child support payments, if any, must not exceed $60,000.
Student qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch in your high school.
Student qualifies for an SAT or ACT fee waiver.
For questions about special circumstances, please review our frequently asked questions or email psjp@princeton.edu. Find Out More HERE.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE 2019-20 POETRY OUT LOUD CONTEST & THE DATE HAS BEEN SET FOR THE POETRY OUT LOAD WORKSHOP FOR TEACHERS
GET YOUR HIGH SCHOOL REGISTERED NOW FOR POETRY OUT LOUD HERE!
Poetry Out Loud (POL) encourages students to learn about great poetry through memorization and recitation. This program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about literary heritage and contemporary life. Created by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation, Poetry Out Loud is administered in partnership with the State Arts Agencies of all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. Teachers, librarians, or administrators register their high schools each year with the Ohio Arts Council and organize contests with one class, several classes, or a whole school. Contests, workshops, and multi-media program materials, including curricula, are free. Poetry Out Loud is aligned with Common Core and National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) standards. See more information at the Poetry Out Loud Ohio Page and at the Poetry Out Loud National Page.
Here is the Poetry Out Loud Teacher's Guide and Ohio's Contest Schedule.
DID YOU MISS EARLIER ISSUES OF THE SECONDARY ENGLISH WEEKLY NEWSLETTER?
- November 25-December 6-Issue 14
- November 18-22-Issue 13
- November 11-15-Issue 12
- November 4-8- Issue 11
- October 28-November 1-Issue 10
- October 21-25-Issue 9
- October 14-18-Issue 8
- October 7-11-Issue 7
- September 30-October 4-Issue 6
- September 23-27-Issue 5
- September 16-20-Issue 4
- September 9-13-Issue 3
- September 2-6-Issue 2
- August 22-30-Issue 1
Carla Mae Phillips
Southland Center, Suite 125
Email: cphillips3865@columbus.k12.oh.us
Website: https://www.ccsoh.us/English6-12
Location: 3700 South High Street, Columbus, OH, USA
Phone: (380) 997-0463
Tim Wangler
Southland Center, Suite 125
Email: twangler8446@columbus.k12.oh.us
Website: https://www.ccsoh.us/English6-12
Location: 3700 South High Street, Columbus, OH, USA
Phone: (380) 997-0462