Newport Beach Library ▬ Tutor’s Corner: A Focus On Poetry

Tutor’s Corner: A Focus On Poetry

Newport/Mesa 
ProLiteracy

Literally Speaking: March 2021

With the renewed interest in poetry thanks to Amanda Gorman, now is a great time to examine how you can use poetry in your literacy lessons. Some students – and teachers - tend to shy away from poetry, but poetry is a great medium to teach adult learners at varying reading levels.

Without getting lost in a poet’s intended purpose for writing the poem, Nancy Padak’s “Poetry in the Adult Literacy Classroom” outlines how you can use poetry to aid in reading and writing instruction.

Focus on these four areas:

➧ Comprehension

➧ Fluency

➧ Phonics

➧ Writing

READ MORE ➤➤

 

Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy

VIRTUAL Adult Literacy Learner Orientation 

March 24 @ 10 am

VIRTUAL Adult Literacy Tutor Training 

April 7 and 14

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Prospective tutors must attend both sessions to complete training. 

Reservations for this training are required.

Online Orientation must be completed before attending Training. 

       For more information, please contact literacy@newportbeachca.gov

Telephone: 949 . 717 . 3800 

Carlsbad Library ▬ An Evening with Tara Westover ▬ April 8

Pick Up the Carlsbad Reads Together Selection

An Evening with
Tara Westover

Learning Connection: March/April 2021

Carlsbad is revisiting last year’s Carlsbad Reads Together selection Educated by Tara Westover.

We are offering this book free to those who would like to participate! Learners receive a matching audiobook. Give us a call and we will get your book ready for curbside pickup. Curbside pickup is available Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“Born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho and isolated from mainstream society, Tara Westover was 17 the first time she set foot in a classroom. Lacking a formal education, she began to educate herself. Her quest for knowledge transformed her, taking her over oceans and across continents, to Cambridge, Harvard and beyond. “

An Evening with Tara Westover
Virtual Event
Thursday, April 8, 5:30 p.m.
Tara Westover will discuss her book Educated followed by an audience Q&A.  READ MORE ➤➤

 

Literacy Volunteering

You can change a life by becoming a volunteer literacy tutor!

Orientations are currently on hold.

If you're interested in becoming a volunteer tutor, call Literacy Services at the Carlsbad City Library Learning Center at 760-931-4510.

 

Automatic Readability Checker

Based on 7 readability formulas:

Grade Level: 8

Reading Level: fairly difficult to read.

Reader's Age: 12-14 yrs. old

(Seventh and Eighth graders)

Huntington Beach Library Literacy ▬ Free Virtual Author Fundraiser Abbi Waxman

 

HBPL Literacy Volunteers Presents

Abbi Waxman

VIRTUAL Author Event

March 12

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

 

We’re getting exciiiited!

Literacy Volunteers HBPL is proud to host best-selling author Abbi Waxman for our very first virtual author event! On Friday, March 12, 2021 at 7pm.

=Abbi Waxman will be reading from her latest book, “I Was Told It Would Get Easier” followed with a Q&A. Submit your questions ahead of time to literacy@surfcity-hb.org, or ask during the event.

 

Register at Constant Contact Events

This is a FREE event, donations are GREATLY appreciated.

Open to all so share this link with your family and friends, and get ready for a wonderful evening at home on March 12!

Pick up a little something to enjoy during the reading from Hi-Time Wine Cellars.

Clink glasses through the screen with us with a 10% discount from Hi-Time Wine Cellars! Purchase your wine/spirits while shopping in the store or by calling (949) 650-8463 to place an order and pick up curbside.

Be sure to enter the HB LIbrary Literacy phone #: 714-375-5102, at checkout to receive your savings. This discount is for this event only and will expire on March 13, 2021. Please note that some Hi-Time Wine Cellars’ items do not discount.

Azusa Library ▬ Cathay Reta Discusses Her Career In Adult Literacy

Cathay Reta Discusses Her Career In Adult Literacy

Azusa Adult Literacy 

Literacy Update: Winter 2020

Cathay managed the Adult Literacy program for 5 years at the Azusa City Library. She has left a mark on our program with the addition of the Grassroots ESL and Inspired Citizenship programs. Cathay was the catalyst of the Grassroots ESL partnership. Along with Azusa Hispanic Foursquare Church, Canyon Christian Fellowship, Dalton Elementary School, Foothill Family Service, Lee Elementary School and Neighborhood Homework House they began providing ESL tutoring sessions around the community. Use the link below to listen to our conversation about her expansive work in literacy.  LISTEN 13:50

The Azusa Adult Literacy program offers four programs our Adult Basic Literacy program, Grassroots ESL, Leamos and Inspired Citizenship.

If you would like to become a volunteer or are in need of our services please contact Arlene Calderon acalderon@azusaca.gov or call 626-812-5266.  

Automatic Readability Checker

Based on 7 readability formulas:

Grade Level: 13

Reading Level: fairly difficult to read.

Reader's Age: 18-19 yrs. old

(college level entry)

Placentia Library ▬ Meet Our Learners and Tutors

Meet Our Learners and Tutors

@placentialib

Placentia Library Newsletter: Mar-Aug 2021

Isha shares her experience tutoring her learner, Marisela:

As a college student involved in creative writing, poetry, and teaching English literacy, I strive to make every meeting with my student Maricela very engaging and inspiring. When Maricela first joined the library’s literacy program, she was eager and ready to dive straight into goal-oriented lessons, go page by page in the workbook, and learn flashcards. Though this progressed well, I realized that introducing her to some light reading, poetry, and current events could be a major breakthrough for her understanding of English. With this in mind, we started planning out all the activities we could do together on Zoom all while staying safe at home.

While preparing for her citizenship exam and interview, Maricela has been especially interested in the current issues regarding the US election and the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the topics that made headlines this past year were not always uplifting. Together, Maricela and I chose to balance this by splitting our time between reading the news, and reading a short story or poem that reflects a positive outlook on life and learning.  READ MORE ➤➤

 

Automatic Readability Checker

Based on 7 readability formulas:

Grade Level: 13

Reading Level: fairly difficult to read.

Reader's Age: 18-19 yrs. old

(college level entry)

Become an Adult Literacy Tutor - No Experience Needed

Help an adult learn to read and write, and change a life! Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, and able to commit to tutoring 1-2 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months.

We provide the training, materials, and ongoing support you need to help an adult learner reach their personal literacy goals.  (714) 528-1906 ext. 214.

Please contact Victor Meza for volunteer opportunities and scheduling availability. All volunteers will receive an online orientation and must make a three month commitment to their assigned volunteer position. 

Contact vmeza@placentialibrary.org, 714-528-1906 x 234.

Southern California & Statewide Literacy & Library Events ▬ March 2021

Southern California & Statewide Literacy & Library Events

March 2021

 

SCLLN
Literacy & Library Events & Conferences
- Local, California and National –
Visit the
Southern California Library Literacy Network Calendar

 

Read Aloud Month
National Reading Month
Women Scream Intl Poetry Festival

Mar. 01      Open Education Week 
Mar. 01      Introduction to Structured Word Inquiry OnLine
Mar. 01      Read Across California 
Mar. 02      Read Across America Day     
Mar. 03      OTAN Technology and Distance Learning Symposium VIRTUAL
Mar. 04      March Forth for Literacy       
Mar. 04      National Grammar Day
Mar. 05      World Book Day 
Mar. 08      CSUN Assistive Technology Conference VIRTUAL
Mar. 15      Reading Comprehension Strategies OnLine
Mar. 15      What is Dyslexia? An In Depth Look OnLine
Mar. 16      Freedom of Information Day 
Mar. 18      CUE Spring Conference VIRTUAL
Mar. 19      Read To Me Day 
Mar. 20      World Storytelling Day 
Mar. 21      World Poetry Day
Mar. 24      CABE Conference VIRTUAL
Mar. 26      California Language Teachers' Association Conference VIRTUAL

 

#LitWeekLA

ALOUD: Library Foundation of Los Angeles  @ALOUDla

Los Angeles Literary Calendar  @LALitScene

Poetry Flash – So & No California

Storytelling Association of California

 

SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar ▬ March 2021

SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar
March 2021

For Local, California and National

Literacy or Library Conferences and Events

Visit the

Southern California Library Literacy Network Calendar

Read Aloud Month

National Reading Month

Mar. 04      VIRTUAL    Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation South Bay Literacy 7p

Mar. 15      VIRTUAL    Adult Literacy Volunteer Orientation Corona Library 7p

Mar. 24      VIRTUAL    Adult Literacy Learner Orientation Newport Beach Library 10a

 

Altadena Library Complete a self-paced, online training module

Chula Vista Library Mondays @ 6p Wednesdays @10a

LAPL Adult Literacy volunteers receive 7 hours of Online Instruction

Placentia Library online orientations

Contact vmeza@placentialibrary.org, 714-528-1906 x 234

Santa Fe Springs City Library Complete an online training course

 

Local Tutor Workshops Always Scrolling in the Right Frame