Click here to view a recording of the Million Word Challenge Launch Event Live Webcast
Click here to view the "Getting Ready for the Million Word Challenge: Literacy Strategies for Schools"
The Million Word Challenge is a community-wide literacy initiative that challenges students, preschool through 12th grade, to read MILLIONS of WORDS outside of the classroom. Los Angeles County schools can participate in the campaign by registering at www.millionwordchallenge.org between November 1, 2009 - December 15, 2009. On November 19, 2009, schools can kick-off the Million Word Challenge on their campus by watching a very special webcast. Join the webcast at 8:30 am and learn “How to Get Ready for the Million Word Challenge: Literacy Strategies for Schools. At 9:00 am, the 2009-2010 Million Word Challenge Launch Event will be broadcast live from Gratts Elementary School and will include community leaders challenging the students of Los Angeles County to read a million words. |
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November 19, 2009 |
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8:30 am – Getting Ready for the Million Word Challenge: Literacy Strategies for Schools.
9:00 am – Million Word Challenge Launch Event |
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Online Webcast – Bookmark this page and come back on the day of the event. There is no need to register for the webcast. |
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Schools are encouraged to watch the Million Word Challenge Kick-Off at 9:00 am together with students. Please note that schools watching the webcast from several different computers on one campus may experience technical difficulties. To avoid technical challenges, it is best to watch the kick-off as one group. |
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For more information regarding the Million Word Challenge, please contact Maricel Veluz at (213) 484-2870, Ext. 247. |
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