Friday, August 22, 2014
Type: In the News
Students from Southeast Alabama spent a week studying Greek Mythology and completing research and art projects in the “Think! Write!” program sponsored by the Wiregrass Writing Project and Troy University In-Service Center.
Category Archives: BWP Updates and News
Transforming Talk into Text
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Type: NWP Book
STEM Learning in Afterschool: What’s the Impact on Youth?—An Educator Innovator Webinar
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Type: Event
Tune in to this webinar to learn more about a new paper, “Examining the impact of Afterschool STEM programs,” in which the Afterschool Alliance looks at evaluation data of strong afterschool STEM programs to examine the types of impacts these programs are having on participating youth.
Uncommon Core
Friday, August 22, 2014
Type: Resource
Jeff Wilhelm, Michael Smith, and Deborah Appleman discuss Uncommon Core, their book about the misunderstandings surrounding “standards-aligned” instruction, and strategies for avoiding them in service of meeting the intent of the Common Core.
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BWP Alum Poetry Reading
Recently, Dave Surette, a teacher and alum of the BWP Summer Institute, sent us a notice of his new book and upcoming poetry readings. Dave began writing poetry as part of his Response Group experience in theBWP summer institute and hasn’t stopped since. We congratulate him and share his schedule with you all.
Hi Poetry Friends,
High school hockey season is over, so it’s back to poetry. I am still
celebrating the release of my new book Wicked Hard. I have readings
upcoming in Massachusetts: Somerville, Easton, Cambridge, and Salem plus a
visit to Effingham, NH. I’d love for you to come out to see me and hear me
read.
The book is still available directly from me or Amazon.com.
All my best,
David
www.davidsurette.com
Thursday, March 20, 2014, 7 PM
CERVENA BARVA PRESS STUDIO
Featuring Poet David R. Surette
Arts for the Armory
Basement, Room B8
191 Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA
Monday, April 8, 2014
National Poetry Month Celebration, 6:oopm
Featuring David R. Surette
Ames Free Library
53 Main Street
North Easton, MA 02356
Thursday, April 10, 2014, 6pm
An Evening with Poet David R. Surette
Cambridge College
1000 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 2138
Thursday, April 17, 2014, 7:00 PM
Writers’ Night
Effingham Public Library
30 Town House Rd
Effingham, NH 03882
Featuring David R. Surette
Plus and Open Mic
May 3, 2014, 12 PM
Sixth Annual Massachusetts Poetry Festival
New Books Author Readings
Wicked Hard by David R. Surette
Salem, MA
Invitational Summer Institute
Summer Institute fellows at work
Each Summer the BWP awards a select group of fellowships in the teaching of writing. Teachers of all grade levels and subject areas, K-12, are invited to apply. Visit our application page or download application in Word Document format.
The intensive multi-week seminar assists teachers in developing individual and classroom writing practices. Teachers share their writing in small groups and present aspects of composing which they view as valuable in their respective classroom contexts.
Other Institutes and Courses
Participants can deepen their understanding of writing pedagogy and practice in specialized areas such as: ELL, poetry, content area writing, writing for publication, and multiculturalism. As part of the Graduate Certificate in Teaching Writing in the Schools, teams of teachers conduct inquiry based research.
NWP, Welcome to Boston! – A Personal Guide to Eating in Boston (and Cambridge)
Boston à l’heure bleue – cc licensed ( BY ) flickr photo by Emmanuel Huybrechts
As part of our welcome to all members of the National Writing Project. Our local TCs have put together this Restaurant & Pub Guide (pdf) for you, collecting the best eateries in the downtown area, including Cambridge. Since Boston and Cambridge are so close together and the cities so walk-able, all locations are are within reason and accessible by public transportation and foot.
Boloco (two locations)
2 Park Plaza #1 (617) 778-6772
27 School St (617) 778-6750
Regional chain offering wraps and smoothies.
Hei La Moon
88 Beach St (617) 338-8813
and
China Pearl
9 Tyler St (617) 426-4338
Both are informal, reasonably priced Chinese restaurants with great Dim Sum located in Boston’s Chinatown area.
31 Stuart St Boston, MA 02116
(617) 338-8586
Founded in 1868, German food, lots of beers, Sing-a-longs too.
215 Charles St Boston, MA 02114
(617) 224-4000
Formerly the Charles Street Jail and renovated as a stylish new hotel; check out the Clink, bar, have a drink in an old cell.
300 Hanover St (617) 742-3050
Bakery and cafe in Boston’s “ North End” Italian neighborhood (Cash only)
257 Hanover St (617) 523-3783
Mike’s competitor across the street, smaller and not as crowded.
Back Bay and the South End (Closest to the convention center)
Darryl’s Corner Bar and Kitchen
604 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02118
(617) 536-1100
Family-owned comfort food
Jillian’s and Lucky Strike Lane
145 Ipswich St, Boston, MA 02215
(617) 437-0300
Bowling and billiards. This place can get busy on the weekends.
Myers and Chang
1145 Washington St, Boston, MA 02118
(617) 542-5200
You probably need a reservation for this spot, but it has great food, as well as specialized menus (shellfish-free, peanut-free, gluten-free).
Pavement Coffeehouse
44 Gainsborough St, Boston, MA 02115
(617) 859-7080
1096 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02215
(617) 236-1500
286 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115
(617) 859-9515
Multiple locations for a nice place to work and relax
South End Buttery
314 Shawmut Ave, Boston, MA 02118
(617) 482-1127
Brunch and cocktails
Trident Booksellers and Café
338 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115
(617) 267-8688
This place has lots of books and a full menu of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and teas.
Cambridge and Somerville Venues
(A brief 10-15 minute taxi or T ride across the Charles into Harvard and MIT land)
Porter Square Books
25 White St, Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 491-2220
Small café and bookstore.
Diesel Café
257 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 629-8717
Good coffeehouse for work and conversations.
Dave’s Pasta
81 Holland St, Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 623-0867
Specialty food shop with fresh pasta, handmade raviolis, tasty sandwiches, and more.
Diva Indian Bistro
246 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 629-4963
The Burren
247 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 776-6896
Irish pub with music.
Redbones
55 Chester St, Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 628-2200
Some of the tastiest BBQ around Boston.
Sacco’s Bowl-Haven
45 Day St, Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 776-0552
Eat some pizza and enjoy candlepin bowling at the same time.
Veggie Galaxy
450 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 497-1513
Vegan/vegetarian diner.
Naga (at Moksa)
450 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 661-4900
A lounge/dance club in the back room of Moksa, a sushi restaurant.
Life Alive
765 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 354-5433
DELICIOUS vegetarian food. Though the lines may be long, it is certainly
worth the wait.
Thirsty Scholar
70 Beacon St, Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 497-2294
Scenes from The Social Network were filmed in this Irish pub with tasty food and beers.
Area Four
500 Technology Square, Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 758-4444
Wonderful pizzas and drinks.
Cambridge Brewing Company
1 Kendall Square #100, Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 494-1994
Wonderful selection of beers, locally made, and comfort foods.
Sofra
Address: 1 Belmont St, Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone:(617) 661-3161
Middle Eastern bakery and cafe.
Temple Bar
1688 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 547-5055
Trendy spot for drinks.
Club Passim
47 Palmer St, Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 492-7679
Great place for vegetarian food and good music (most nights).
Beat Hotel
JFK St, Cambridge, MA
617) 491-3434
American brasserie with live music.
Saloon
255 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 628-4444
Inspired by pre-prohibition New York City establishments, this venue celebrates beer and brown liquors in a below-street level “speakeasy.”
Hungry Mother
233 Cardinal Medeiros Ave, Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 499-0090
Reservations needed, but a wonderful blend of French and Southern style food.
Enjoy,
Boston Writing Project
BWP Sponsors a Writing Marathon
Get inspired by the sights and streets of Boston as you walk, talk, and reflect!
Come with friends, family, or on your own…
Be sure to bring a pen, a notebook, and comfortable walking shoes!
Meet:
Friday, November 22
Lobby of the Sheraton Hotel
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Contact:
Ling-Se Peet
lingse at gmail.com
BWP Sponsors Harbor School Poetry Team
Chris Tsang leads Harbor School's Poetry Team at Louder Than a Bomb Massachusetts
The Boston Writing Project sponsored a spoken word poetry team from the Harbor School under the guidance of Teacher Consultant Chris Tsang to enter into the first annual Louder Than a Bomb Massachusetts competition. Louder Than a Bomb is a gathering of youth spoken word poets first started in Chicago and is now starting up in other cities across the United States.
The team consisted of seven 8th graders in Mr. Tsang’s class who practiced their individual poems and a group poem for over a month. The teens wrote about a wide range of topics from love to how violence impacts their own lives to issues of race, socioeconomics, and culture. They were the only middle school team among
16 teams of high school age students.
Although the team did not advance to the semifinal round, they placed 2nd and 3rd in two bouts and came within two places of reaching the semifinals. The team plans to continue to stay together in the future and will prepare to enter next year’s competition under the sponsorship of the Boston Writing Project.
Celebrate National Digital Learning Day
The Boston Writing Project, and the other Massachusetts Writing Project network of sites, are taking part in the National Digital Learning Day on February 1, 2012.
Building upon a growing movement, the National Writing Project (NWP) and its affiliated sites, are calling on teachers, schools, principals, community leaders, parents, and students to participate in the inaugural national Digital Learning Day on February 1, 2012. An effort of the Alliance for Excellent Education, Digital Learning Day links together a wide range of states, organizations, and corporate partners to call attention to the powerful work going on in the many districts and classrooms where educators are making thoughtful use of the potential of digital tools.
Digital Learning Day will celebrate innovative teaching practices that make learning more personalized and engaging and encourage exploration of how digital learning can provide more students with more opportunities to get the skills they need to succeed in college, career, and life.
The website, DigitalLearningDay.org 
, offers customized toolkits for all audiences, grades, and subjects to help you think about how you can contribute to the campaign. Teachers, principals, students, leaders, parents, and communities are invited to visit DigitalLearningDay.org today to register to receive toolkits, resources, and invitations to run-up events and activities.
To become part of the local Massachusetts Digital Learning Day and register your plans and become part of the state-wide interactive map and database please complete this form. Join the growing numbers of Massachusetts teachers using technology to advance student learning.