Fall Tutor Workshop
Sponsored by
The Metro East Literacy Council
Please plan to join us:
St. Clair County Regional Office of Education
1000 S. Illinois Street, Belleville, IL 62220
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Choose one session in a.m. and p.m.

Registration
9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Coffee and donuts served
Morning
Session
A
10:00 a.m.
to
11:30 a.m.

"I read, but I don't get it!" - Reading Comprehension Strategies for Adult Learners (Part I) - Linda Cox

Comprehension is the ultimate goal of reading instruction.  Learn some strategies that will help learners develop reading comprehension skills.  We will practice techniques such as predicting, thinkalouds, KWL, and questioning.
Morning
Session
B
10:00 a.m.
to
11:30 a.m.

Formula for Success - Sherrie Kirbach

Students can use a formula sheet when taking the GED math test.  That's great!  But, many learners do not know how to use it when they get it!  Vocabulary of Math, Definitions and Examples to help tutors explain the formula sheet to students!  Handouts.
Lunch
11:45 a.m.
to
12:30 p.m.

Provided by Schroeder's Catering
Afternoon
Session
A
12:45 p.m.
to
2:15 p.m.

"I read, but I don't get it!" - Reading Comprehension Strategies for Adult Learners (Part II) - Linda Cox
Afternoon
Session
B
12:45 p.m.
to
2:15 p.m.

ESL in Action: The Concept of Verbs - Johanna Gillan de Orozco

Explore verb tenses through adverbs, using the concept of time rather than grammatical formulas.  Learn how fun activities increase speaking skills and expand vocabulary.  By the way, what's the difference between "added," "rained," and "washed?"
Workshop registration is $15.00 payable at the door. RSVP (for accurate food count)
by October 23, 2008 to Nancy Johnson (618)468-4144 or email njohnson@lc.edu