As an elementary school teacher, I'm experienced in working with students in all elementary school grades and very familiar with the common core. I also present writing and publishing workshops for adults.
15 minute Skype visits
Meet an Author
Spend 15 minute learning about my journey, my book, the writing process, and asking me questions about what is like to be an author. Use the contact form to set up a time.
Free
30 minute Skype visits
Meet an Author
The 30 minute Skype will include all the information included in my 15 minute Skype, plus a teaching point of your choice. I can discuss revision, using research, creating a character, or another topic based on your current need. Use the contact form to set up a time.
$75
45 - 60 minute in person presentation for a Group of 20 or more
Where do stories come from?
Students will be introduced to my author journey and how I use feedback and research to write books.
Workshop Includes:
45 - 60 minute writer's workshop for up to 25 kids
These small group classes can focus on any area of the writing curriculum. I will work with you to find a topic that best fits your student's needs. Some topics include character development, idea generation, developing a strong narrative, revision. Workshop descriptions are listed below:
$200 per hour
Development Workshops:
Making the Ordinary Extraordinary!
Students often feel they have nothing to write about because everything they do is boring. Author will demonstrate creating a quick draft using a mundane event, such as eating breakfast or sitting waiting for the doctor. Using dialogue, action, and thoughts/feelings, author will demonstrate how even the most boring situations can be made interesting by the way it is told. Students will quick draft an event from that day and practice making the ordinary extraordinary.
Characters Create Plot
In this small group workshop, participants will get a chance to develop a character, discover his or her flaws, choose a setting, and plot a story. We will discuss how a character's traits, wants, and flaws influence their decisions and change their plot.
Revision Workshop:
Good narratives include a mixture of dialogue, action, and thoughts/ feelings.
After author leads students in analyzing a few examples of text, students will underline a previous piece of writing in red, green, and blue to find dialogue, action, thoughts/feelings. Students will practice quick revision to include more of the color they are missing. At the end of the session, student will share their revise work and get feedback.
Looking for something else?
I am happy to tailor presentations to your needs and/or curricula. If there is another area of focus, let me know and we can work together to craft a program that fits the needs of your students.
15 minute Skype visits
Meet an Author
Spend 15 minute learning about my journey, my book, the writing process, and asking me questions about what is like to be an author. Use the contact form to set up a time.
Free
30 minute Skype visits
Meet an Author
The 30 minute Skype will include all the information included in my 15 minute Skype, plus a teaching point of your choice. I can discuss revision, using research, creating a character, or another topic based on your current need. Use the contact form to set up a time.
$75
45 - 60 minute in person presentation for a Group of 20 or more
Where do stories come from?
Students will be introduced to my author journey and how I use feedback and research to write books.
Workshop Includes:
- Intro to the author
- Journey of The Sweet Spot Series from camping trip story to sporty girl book
- Using real places to create an imagined world
- Q&A (if the schedule permits)
45 - 60 minute writer's workshop for up to 25 kids
These small group classes can focus on any area of the writing curriculum. I will work with you to find a topic that best fits your student's needs. Some topics include character development, idea generation, developing a strong narrative, revision. Workshop descriptions are listed below:
$200 per hour
Development Workshops:
Making the Ordinary Extraordinary!
Students often feel they have nothing to write about because everything they do is boring. Author will demonstrate creating a quick draft using a mundane event, such as eating breakfast or sitting waiting for the doctor. Using dialogue, action, and thoughts/feelings, author will demonstrate how even the most boring situations can be made interesting by the way it is told. Students will quick draft an event from that day and practice making the ordinary extraordinary.
Characters Create Plot
In this small group workshop, participants will get a chance to develop a character, discover his or her flaws, choose a setting, and plot a story. We will discuss how a character's traits, wants, and flaws influence their decisions and change their plot.
Revision Workshop:
Good narratives include a mixture of dialogue, action, and thoughts/ feelings.
After author leads students in analyzing a few examples of text, students will underline a previous piece of writing in red, green, and blue to find dialogue, action, thoughts/feelings. Students will practice quick revision to include more of the color they are missing. At the end of the session, student will share their revise work and get feedback.
Looking for something else?
I am happy to tailor presentations to your needs and/or curricula. If there is another area of focus, let me know and we can work together to craft a program that fits the needs of your students.
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