The Writing Revolution - Peg Tyre

plans Student Work | 826 Seattle | A nonprofit writing and tutoring center by Taonga M., Siah T., Seryozha D., Eric V. / Jun 5, 2012 Students in Betsy Milleson's 7th grade social studies class at Cascade Middle School in Highline wrote essays about the impact of WWII in Washington State. The students chose from one of four major topics: the economy, women's roles, the development of the Hanford Nuclear Site, and Japanese internment. Here are a few examples: Roll of Women in World War II: How the Lives of Women Changed During WWII By: Taonga M. Did you know that in April 1943, the first twenty-five members of the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC’s) to serve in the Pacific Northwest arrived at Fort Lawton? Women’s lives changed after they took over men’s jobs while men were at war. With all the jobs that women did during the war (that were normally considered “manly jobs”), they proved to people that both men and women could do the same kind of jobs, especially because most of the women were good at them. Economic Changes in Washington Since WWII By: Siah T.

826 National: 826 Chapters Named for its location in the heart of San Francisco’s Mission District, 826 Valencia opened on April 8, 2002 and consists of a writing lab, a street-front student-friendly retail pirate store that partially funds the programs, and satellite classrooms in two nearby middle schools. Since opening their doors, over 1,700 volunteers—including published authors, magazine founders, SAT course instructors, documentary filmmakers, and other professionals—have donated their time to work with thousands of students. These incredible volunteers allow us to offer all of our services for free. Opened: April 2002Serves: San Francisco Unified School District and Oakland Unified School DistrictNeighborhood: The Mission DistrictMost Recent Publication: The Enter Question: How to Ask and How to AnswerStorefront: Pirate Supply StoreExecutive Director: Bita Nazarian