Workshop 4: Stolen Childhoods
In this workshop we will read the following texts:
1. "Life in the Dumps" explores the harsh conditions thousands of children face every day as they sift through garbage.
2. "Working in the Fields" explores the backbreaking work child migrant workers do to help support their families.
3. "Child Labor Around the World" focuses on the problem of child labor and the people who are trying to help
Video Story: "Iqbal's Story" depeicts what happens when one child laborer decides he's had enough.
Comprehension Focus: Summarization
Writing Focus: Expository Summary
Grammar Focus: Using Correct Verb Tense
Mechanics Focus: Using Commas in a Series
Functional Literacy: Factory Worker
Real World Skills: Filling Out a Job Form
1. "Life in the Dumps" explores the harsh conditions thousands of children face every day as they sift through garbage.
2. "Working in the Fields" explores the backbreaking work child migrant workers do to help support their families.
3. "Child Labor Around the World" focuses on the problem of child labor and the people who are trying to help
Video Story: "Iqbal's Story" depeicts what happens when one child laborer decides he's had enough.
Comprehension Focus: Summarization
Writing Focus: Expository Summary
Grammar Focus: Using Correct Verb Tense
Mechanics Focus: Using Commas in a Series
Functional Literacy: Factory Worker
Real World Skills: Filling Out a Job Form
Handouts
Fun Links!!!
Practice Target Words & Words to Know from this Workshop! http://quizlet.com/10283598/blue-workshop-4-stolen-childhoods-flash-cards/
The Organization: http://www.stolenchildhoods.org/
The Organization: http://www.stolenchildhoods.org/