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Peer reviewedKazemek, Francis E.; Logas, Beverly – Reading Teacher, 2000
Describes how using writers' workshop with mixed groups of elderly and children has benefits for all parties. Describes one intergenerational program bringing together elders from a writing group at a local community center with elementary school children. Discusses initial reasons for the project, shares some activities, and presents some things…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Intergenerational Programs
Download full textPortocarrero, Georgia; Bergin, Jeannine – 1997
A program at Viers Mill Elementary School (Silver Spring, Maryland) to develop the literacy skills of both English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) and native English students is described. The program uses a co-teaching model, in which classroom teachers and ESL teachers collaborate by providing readers' and writers' workshops. The workshops have been…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, English (Second Language), Interdisciplinary Approach, Literacy Education
