Volume 51 | January 1, 2022
This issue is all about Winter and
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Greetings, Tutors!

Happy New Year! As we reflect, refocus and reenergize, we are excited about the new possibilities and opportunities in 2022.  

This newsletter offers curricula and supplemental materials about Winter and Martin Luther King, Jr.  As an organization, we hope our students will be inquisitive about US history, civics, cultural practices, and observations. These profiled topics are touchpoints to encourage learners to increase their knowledge and awareness.  

May 2022 bring you good health and tranquility!

As always, please do not hesitate to reach out if you have questions or need help with tutoring strategies. Be well and take care.

With gratitude and hope,

Your Tutor Support Specialist
Tutor Engagement

  • Tutoring Reminder: As your student attains 30 or more hours of tutoring time one of our assessment specialists – Karin or Karen – will contact you about post-testing your student. Testing is currently conducted both in-person or virtually. Tutors are encouraged to attend the assessment session. Following the test, you will be contacted by Carol to discuss your student’s progress and to discuss methods and materials which will support your tutoring efforts.  
  • Do you have a tip or idea to share with other tutors? We want to hear from YOU! Email Carol, your ideas, questions, or opportunities, and your contribution may be featured in an upcoming issue! 
Resources for you & your student
English Conversation Groups
ESL Conversation Groups offer an informal and friendly environment for adults at an intermediate or above level to practice their English listening and speaking skills.

Literacy DuPage currently offers seven virtual (Zoom) ESL Conversation Groups and three in-person groups. Although the following partner libraries host these groups, they are open to anyone in DuPage County.
VIRTUAL CONVERSATION GROUPS

Addison Public Library
(Mondays, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.)

Indian Prairie Public Library
(Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.)

Itasca Community Library
(Wednesdays, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.)

Naperville 95th Street Library
(Mondays, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.)

Westmont Public Library
(1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.)

Wheaton Public Library
(Saturdays, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.)

Woodridge Public Library
(Tuesdays, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.)
IN-PERSON CONVERSATION GROUPS

Indian Prairie Public Library
(1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month, 10:00 a.m. - noon)

Lisle Library District
(2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month, 10:00 a.m. - noon)

West Chicago Public Library
(Tuesdays, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.)
Community Resources
The West Suburban Food Pantry offers a variety of services to those in need. Click here for more information.
The People’s Resource Center has announced that their clothing closet has re-opened! Click here for more information.
Click here for the People's Resource Center Food Pantry details.
Activity Links, Online Links, and Lesson Plans!
Below are individual activity links, online links, and lesson plans about Winter and Martin Luther King, Jr.
You may be able to use one or more with your student.
Activity Links
Lesson Plans:
Online Links
MARTIN LUTHER KING, Jr.

Listening

Reading

Video

Vocabulary
Need help? Reach out to Carol Garcia today!