I can shake off everything as I write; my sorrows disappear, my courage is reborn. - Anne Frank
Accelerated and/or motivated middle school students may be able to take advantage of the PROJECT 1:1000 format. Given their ages and probable inability for a group overseas travel scenario, a once-a-week after-school or summer program will likely be most appropriate.
PROJECT 1:1000 staff to coordinate with in the arrangement of a program based on the school’s needs, latitude, and student interest.
While the educational component of PROJECT 1:1000 focuses on experiential living and self-expression, for this age group, qualified PROJECT 1:1000 staff could also address issues with structure, grammar, and clarity of expression. Please note that while PROJECT 1:1000 program is not a substitute for regular English classes, it may well provide alternative circumstances and settings more conducive to free, encouraged, and affirmed expression.
Sample program basics:
- Design, communication, and coordination with district and school.
- Meeting 1: Initial meeting with students. Introductions and discussions of timeline and schedule, requirements, expectations, and protocols. Community-building and guided spontaneous group writings. 1:1000 Assignment #1 given. Perhaps all students write on a singular image viewable from the current location. Writings and their multiple perspectives shared. The only wrong answers are blank pages.
- Meeting 2: Meet with group. Discuss week, techniques, process, highs and lows of 1:1000 Assignment #1. Writings circulated and read. Guided critique and coaching. 1:1000 Assignment #2 given.
- Repeat #3 as per timeline and schedule.
- End of Program presentation: Show and tell of student works. Students read their text with corresponding image projected.
Goal: 1000 words every 2 weeks, with weekly check-ins and mentoring
Groups are discussed here. A sample Group (School/Business) page would look like this and contain limitless sub Groups (Class/Project) that would look like this.
For additional information specific to Teachers, see here.
(See “Why Kids Can’t Write,” a New York Times article by Dana Goldstein)
Please inquire here for more information regarding PROJECT 1:1000 Programs or here if you would like to join the PROJECT 1:1000 Team.