[Gr 9-11] Reading & Writing: The New York Times Contest

Class Schedule* Mon-Thu 2 weeks, 4 times a week 3:30pm - 5:00pm (EST) * The program will be automatically canceled if less than 3 students signed up for the program. (Subject to full tuition refund) Class Materials Students will need subscription to the New York Times ($1/week) to read and choose their article. Click here for student subscription Weekly Topics Week 1 Topic: Gender & Society Week 2 Topic: Global Pandemic & Health Daily Schedule Monday: We will explore reading response examples of winning students to learn how to make personal connections with the article. We will look into what personal connection the article had to the reader’s life; what impact it had to the reader; and ways to make a response more powerful. Tuesday: We will choose a piece that fascinates you and make personal connections. We will answer the following questions- Why did you choose that particular item? What connection does it have to your life and your personal h