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The Writer's Garret

BookMarks! Building Community and Harvesting Hope with Cesar Chavez (in person workshop)
Time Frames
During School Day, After School, Summer, Weekend
Formats
On Campus Program
Grades
2nd, 3rd, Talented/Gifted
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Description
Our ability to establish and maintain healthy and rewarding relationships with different types of individuals and groups can give us a sense of belonging and also provide support. In this workshop, students will learn the true story of Cesar Chavez, a migrant worker who became a community organizer and worked with his community to bring better working conditions to farmworkers.

Students Will
  • Listen to a reading of Harvesting Hope: the Story of Cesar Chavez by Kathleen Krull
  • Learn about the importance of relationship skills and building community
  • Identify the components of their own community as well as the support provided by their community by making a community map
  • Identify ways to support their community
  • Write about a time when they supported their community or their community supported them

Details
Dates: Monday-Saturday
Times: 8am-6pm
Duration: 1 hour
School Fee: Flat Rate: $125.00
Minimum Attendance: 1
Maximum Attendance: 25
Bilingual: No
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Scheduling / Booking
Instructions: To schedule this program, or for more information, call The Writer's Garret at (214) 828-1715 or email [email protected]. Residencies of 10 sessions or more result in a printed anthology of students' work and the opportunity for students to show off newly developed skills in a public reading to friends and family.
Deadline: two weeks prior notice
Cancellation Policy: A minimum of 48 hours notice is required to cancel a scheduled date. If 48-hour notice is given, we will reschedule the date, based upon the availability of the Instructor. If 48-hour notice is not given, we will bill for the date scheduled and not reschedule the date.
After School Policy: At least one school representative/teacher must be present in the classroom at all times. 25 students maximum per class. Minor adjustments can be negotiated.

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