The Florida Literacy Coalition is proud to announce the launch of the 8th 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 2012 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:

• My experience in adult education and literacy
• A turning point in my life
• My goals and ambitions
• My favorite place
• Why voting is important
• How life in my home country differs from life in the U.S.
• Someone or something I admire
• Describe what the American Dream means to you
• Personal story
• Original poetry

Submissions should be no longer than 475 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 participating adult education and literacy programs. Please feel free to distribute this announcement widely throughout your program. 

Eligibility: FLC welcomes essays from current or recent students enrolled in adult basic education, GED, adult literacy or family literacy programs located in Florida.  Please limit to one submission per adult learner.

Deadline for Submissions: March 5, 2012

Steps for Submission: 
  
Once the 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 completed student essay and bio 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 please contact Jonathan Cajigas at cajigasj@floridaliteracy.org or (407) 246-7110 x 201.

Made possible through the generous support of the Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation.

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.

Download previous Adult Learner Essay books below.

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