Human Trafficking Author and Survivor Theresa Flores

Thursday, Sept. 13
7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium, Friends University

Theresa travels the US sharing her story of trafficking and modern day slavery.  At fifteen years of age, she was drugged, raped and tortured for two years.  Involuntarily involved in a large criminal ring, Ms. Flores endured more as a child than most adults will ever face their entire lives.

 
This event is free and open to the public.
 
Here’s Ms. Flores’ blog:  http://www.traffickfree.com/blog/.  You can scroll down to see her TED Talk on her own horrifying experience with human trafficking and the shocking statistics from within our own country.

Writing Journals in Your Classroom

Here's a great article on using writing journals to help students become more confident, capable writers.  Daily writing is key to developing fluency.  Take a look, and feel free to post comments in response to the piece.

Welcome to our class blog!

Dear English and Journalism Pre-Student Teachers,

I'm looking forward to working with you this year!  During our first class meeting on Aug. 20, I will help you set up a professional blog on Blogger.  You'll use your blog to post reflections about your field experiences throughout the year; you'll also read and comment on your classmates' posts.  My hope is that you'll continue your professional blog after you graduate from WSU.

Wondering what our class blog will look like?  Check out the English Ed blog from last year.  You can view recent graduates' posts by clicking on the blog links on the right side of the page.

Enjoy the rest of your summer break, and I'll see you soon!

~Dr. Mason