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National Day of Writing
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An Invitation
The
University of Mississippi Writing Project is partnering with the University
Libraries, the UM Center for Writing and Rhetoric, NCTE, and NWP to bring the National
Day on Writing to celebrate the National Day of Writing on October 20th!
We
invite you to submit the pieces of your students' writing and your own writing to
our dedicated gallery of writing to display on October 20th on the
National Day of Writing at the University of Mississippi Gallery. Submissions are due October 6 so that we may
read and post for publication on October 20th.
Any
format is welcome - poetry, prose, essay, journal, narrative, and even
multimedia. We want
to capture and celebrate the writing being created in Mississippi.
So join us by letting us know that you are interested by sending an
email to umwp@olemiss.edu . We look
forward to exhibiting your writing and your students' writing in our writing
gallery!
Guidelines for Writers
While all writers should be able to express themselves and their point of view,
certain kinds of writing simply do not belong in the National Day of Writing at the University of Mississippi Gallery. Therefore,
please do not submit writing that...- is obscene, pornographic, or
sexually explicit
- depicts graphic or gratuitous
violence
- makes threats of any kind or
that intimidates, harasses, or bullies anyone
- is derogatory, demeaning,
malicious, defamatory, abusive, or hateful
Prohibition of Unlawful or Harmful Content
Although as the host of the National
Day of Writing at the University of Mississippi Gallery is not responsible
for the conduct of writers who post here, we want the gallery to be a safe and
educative site on the Internet. Therefore, in sending submissions posting to
the Gallery, you may not:
- violate any local, state,
national, or international law or post any writing that would encourage or
provide instructions for a criminal offense
- impersonate any person or
entity or otherwise misrepresent yourself, your age, or your affiliation
with any person or entity
- make available any
unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, "junk mail,"
"spam," "chain letters," "pyramid schemes,"
or any other form of solicitation
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UMWP Annual Writing Competition
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The Second Annual UMWP Writing Competition is for students in grades 7-12 in the genres of poetry, short story
fiction, nonfiction narrative, or expository essay. The writings should be
inspired by the "Celebration of Place" theme. Entries will be judged
on literary merit and usage/grammar appropriate to grade level.
Contest submissions are due Monday, October 26, 2009. Students and
teachers are invited to attend the awards ceremony that will be held on
Wednesday, November 11, 2009. During this event student finalists will be
asked to present their work to an audience of their peers, teachers, and
parents. All student participants are invited to attend regardless of
their reading in the competition. Lunch and a tour of the campus will be
included in the day's events.
The top three students in each category will receive scholarships to one of the
following University of Mississippi programs for middle and high school
students: Summer Academy,
Summer College, or Jump Start. (Please visit
http://www.outreach.olemiss.edu/academic_competitions/writing.html for more
information concerning this program.)
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Spring Workshops
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Beyond the Basics: What Do I Do Now?
Even the best classroom
practitioners need new energy and new ideas. This three Saturday seminar
series will provide an opportunity for teachers to explore current best writing
practices designed to move students beyond the basics. Sessions include interactive presentations on
special topics related to writing at the elementary, middle, and high school
levels focusing on building community, cross-curriculuar instruction, and critical
thinking skills. Teachers will have the opportunity to critique and
discuss their own writing instructional practices as they learn ways to
implement new strategies.
Dates: January 30,
February 13, March 6, 2010
Location: UM Oxford
Campus
Time: 8:30-12:30
Registration Fee: $225.00
(Schools may send five teachers for the
price of four!)
1.8 CEUs Available
for a $20 fee for a $20 fee if all sessions attended
Content-Area Writing
Writing in math, science, and social studies? Isn't that an English teacher's job? Yet, as educators, we know that writing well
is an important skill in all subject areas. New and experienced K-16 teachers
will engage in a collaborative approach to viewing the world through different
lenses as they use writing in a variety of content areas: science, social
studies, and math. The theory and practice of 'Writing to Learn' approaches
will be examined through demonstrations and writing and sharing in
disciplined-focused and grade-level groups.
Mathematics -
January 30, 2010
Social Studies -
February 13, 2010
Science - March 6, 2010
Location: UM Oxford
Campus
Time: 8:30-12:30
Registration Fee: $100.00 per session or $250 for all three sessions
(Districts may
combine three content-area teachers for this workshop)
1.8 CEUs Available
for a $20 fee if all sessions attended
More than Meeting a Mandate: Exploring
Artifacts of Racial Memory
February is
Black History Month and what better way can to prepare to meet the State Senate
Bill that mandates the teaching of civil rights and human rights in all
Mississippi K-12 classrooms? Teachers
will learn ways to use artifacts such as places, people, documents, stories,
photographs, and more to educate and enlighten your students about issues of
race and our state and local histories.
Teachers will have activities and projects to use in your classroom on
Monday!
Dates: February 6
and February 20, 2010
Location: UM Oxford
Campus
Time: 8:30-12:30
Registration Fee: $100.00
1.2 CEUs Available
for a $20 fee if all sessions attended
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2010 Summer Institute Application Available
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The UMWP Summer Institute Applications are now available online! The brochures will be mailed out later this semester, but if you have a teacher in mind for SI, you can direct them to our website at http://www.outreach.olemiss.edu/writing_project/summer_inst.html
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Grand Tour of Italy
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Join our own Jerry Lunday for the chance of a lifetime! A
Writing Marathon across Italy during Spring Break 2010!
This college tour marathon will include cities such as
Venice, Florence, and Rome as well as other breathtaking sites like Pisa,
Assisi, and the Isle of Capri. Make plans to write with us as we enjoy the
Italian countryside.
Tour leader Geraldine Lunday
Grand
Tour of Italy
March
12 - March 23
How to enroll and
check out this tour:
www.eftours.com/enroll
TOUR NUMBER:
693322
Itinerary
Day 1 Fly
overnight to Italy
Day 2 Milan · Venice
Day 3
Venice
Days 4-5
Florence
Day 6
Assisi
Day 7
Pompeii · Sorrento
Day 8 Sorrento · Rome
Day 9 Rome
2-DAY TOUR
EXTENSION
Day 10 Rome
Day 11 Rome
Day 12 Depart for home
Program fee includes:
Airfare: Round-trip flights
Transportation:
Comfortable motorcoach
Accommodations: 8 overnight
stays in hotels with private bathrooms (10 with extension)
Meals: European breakfast and dinner daily
Tour
director: Full-time EF Tour Director
Sightseeing: 6
sightseeing tours led by licensed local guides (9 with extension) · 1
walking tour
Price quote
Enrollment Fee $95
Program
Fee * $1,895
Current
Departure Fees** $394
Weekend
Supplement $35
Peace of
Mind Program Free
2 Day
Extension $385
* Program fee valid for all who enroll through October 8, 2009. All other fees subject to change.
** These are the current departure fees as of today. They include taxes and
surcharges levied by governments and airlines and are subject to change. These
fees do not include any applicable baggage-handling fees imposed by the airline.
Your departure fees are finalized by 50 days prior to departure. Quote number 810307
created on 09/08/2009
All prices are subject to verification by an EF Tour Consultant. To view EF's
Booking Conditions, visit eftours.com/bc.
To enroll visit www.eftours.com/enroll or call
1-800-665-5364.
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Come and join us! We look forward to seeing you
soon!
Sincerely,
Ellen
eshelton@olemiss.edu
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