The Florida Adult and Family Literacy Resource Center is proud to announce the launch of the Annual Adult Learner Writing Campaign.  Students from throughout Florida are invited to submit original short stories, poems, or autobiographical narratives to be included in a published book that will debut at the 2010 Florida Literacy Conference.

The goal of this book is to allow adult learners the opportunity to build confidence while also improving their reading, writing, and critical thinking skills.  Organizational representatives can use this book as a way to promote how their programs are having a positive influence within their communities. 

Adult learners and their tutors/teachers are encouraged to work together in writing, typing, editing, and submitting a written piece. We ask that completed essays be submitted along with the completed online form.

We recommend that students select from one of the following topics:

• What education means to me
• My experience in adult education and literacy
• A turning point in my life
• My goals and ambitions
• What learning to read (or learning English) means to me
• My favorite place
• Why I vote
• How life in my home country differs from life in the U.S.
• Why I came to the U.S.
• Let me tell you about someone I admire
• Original poetry

Submissions should be no longer than two pages (500 words). Space in the book is limited and entries will be edited for readability. Authors can choose to remain anonymous or have a short biographical paragraph included with their submission.  Only one submission per adult learner is allowed. Each author who is included will be invited to the Florida Literacy Conference and will also receive a free copy of the book. Free copies of the book will also be made available to all literacy organizations. Please feel free to distribute this announcement widely throughout your program. 

Deadline for Submissions: 03/01/2010

If you have any questions please contact Bryan McCormack at mccormackb@floridaliteracy.org or (407)-246-7110 x 207

Special thanks to the Florida Department of Education, Division of Career and Adult Education for making this publication possible.

Steps for Submission:
 
Once the 500 word essay has been completed to the satisfaction of the student follow these steps.

1. Follow this link to the online form.

2. Complete the form and attach the student essay in a Microsoft Word or Microsoft Works document. This is done by using the Browse Button to find the essay document on your computer and then selecting the upload button.

3. Once completed, click the submit button.

4. The Florida Literacy Coalition will send a confirmation email to let you know you have completed the process.

If you have any questions or encounter any difficulties please contact Bryan McCormack at mccormackb@floridaliteracy.org or (407)-246-7110 x 207.

Writing Activities and Websites:

Learner Perspectives: Student Writing
A page dedicated to collecting the stories and voices of students in adult literacy.

Tips for Tutors
A basic outline for the writing process from prewriting to editing.

Thinking of a Topic Sentence

A work sheet to help students with brainstorming.

Finding a topic of writing

A work sheet designed to help students think about subjects they might want to write about.

Grammar and Punctuation

This is an interactive webpage that is designed to help students with punctuation.

Abstraction Poems Lesson

A teacher describes a lesson that deals with poetry in an ESOL classroom.

Process Writing Activity

A teacher describes a lesson that deals with images and students discussing writing.

Writing Compositions

A teacher describes a lesson that has students working in groups to produce an story.

Biography Activity

Provides a verity of activities to help students with writing biographies.

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