Association for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (NSW)
K–3 Grammar Workshop
Saturday 18 August, 9.30am – 12.00pm
Venue: Beverly Hills North Public School, Shorter Ave., Beverly Hills (cnr. King George’s Rd & Shorter Ave.)

This workshop presents ways of teaching grammar in context and literacy strategies, including the use of ICT, for students learning English as an additional language in mainstream classrooms.

Audience: Primary Teachers
Target Group: K–3
KLA: English
Specialist Area: Grammar
Maximum places available: 30
Registration closes: Friday 10 August, registration accepted on the day
Cost: Members/Students: $22, Non-members: $38.50
Event contact: Ann Dinning / Shreela Pradhan
Phone: 02 9564 3322
Fax: 02 9564 2342
Email: shreela.pradhan@ptc.nsw.edu.au
Web: www.atesolnsw.org, registration forms available online

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