October 20, 2009
Kids are writing
more than ever with new technologies; elementary students participate in National Day on Writing October 20;
coordinator is Director of Elementary Education Mark Bower
NATIONAL DAY ON
Hilton Elementary Students participated in
the National Day on Writing October 20, 2009
Newly developing technologies expand the possibilities for
composing in multiple media and for speaking to wider
audiences than ever before and at a faster pace than ever
before in our history. To draw attention to the remarkable
variety of writing engaged in and to help make writers from
all walks of life aware of their craft, the National Council
of Teachers of English has established October 20, 2009, as
the National Day on Writing. Special guests included
Rochester storytellers and authors Rafe Martin, Sonja
Livingston, Kathleen Blasi and Leah Ruekberg, children's book publisher Suzanne
Meyer, along with Katie Paxton-Johnson, right, Pat Martin and Mary McAlpin.
Students will publish personal writing that will be appear
in a school wide book.
"Writing is a daily practice for
millions of Americans. But few notice how integral writing
has become to daily life in the 21st century," says the
NCTE. Hilton CSD Director of
Elementary Education Mark Bower was event coordinator.
Initiative along with position statements.
The House of Representatives will be considering a resolution
declaring October 20, 2009, the National Day on Writing. The
goal is to link with others to celebrate composition in all
its forms, we are inviting diverse participants --students,
teachers, parents, grandparents, everyone to submit a piece
of writing to the
National Gallery of Writing. For further information:
Mark Bower may
be reached at 585-392-1000 ext. 6051.
Early Literacy in
kindergartners involved in Interactive Writing at Quest