Program Flyer: FREE Writing Program: What to Write--writing ideas for students
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16643 NE 89th ST
Redmond, WA 98052
United States
Phone: (425) 882-1603
Program Type
Individual Program
Individual Program
Program Rating
This program has not yet been evaluated.
This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience
Education: Kindergarten, Grade(s): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Education: Kindergarten, Grade(s): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Primary Disciplines
Best Practice, Character Education, Foreign/World Languages, International, Language Arts/English
Best Practice, Character Education, Foreign/World Languages, International, Language Arts/English
Secondary Disciplines
Language Arts/English
Language Arts/English
Program Description
Child author and internationally renowned speaker Adora Svitak solves the problem of “What to write?” once and for all. Adora shares her own sources of writing inspiration, and teaches students how to look for inspiration in the world around them. Adora outlines a series of strategies for finding creative ideas in daily life, the media, and school subjects. Adora walks students through a writing activity. Teachers can download and print a list of additional ideas for future classroom use. Adora’s down-to-earth sense of humor and candid eloquence have inspired thousands of kids to look at writing in a new light. By putting writing in an entertaining and playful context, she changes kids’ attitudes towards writing and their own writing abilities, creating a lasting opportunity for creative growth and skill building.
Child author and internationally renowned speaker Adora Svitak solves the problem of “What to write?” once and for all. Adora shares her own sources of writing inspiration, and teaches students how to look for inspiration in the world around them. Adora outlines a series of strategies for finding creative ideas in daily life, the media, and school subjects. Adora walks students through a writing activity. Teachers can download and print a list of additional ideas for future classroom use. Adora’s down-to-earth sense of humor and candid eloquence have inspired thousands of kids to look at writing in a new light. By putting writing in an entertaining and playful context, she changes kids’ attitudes towards writing and their own writing abilities, creating a lasting opportunity for creative growth and skill building.
Program Format
Adora introduces herself and describes her own journey from curious kid to internationally published author (at age seven).2. Adora introduces the strategies she uses to find writing ideas, using PowerPoint visuals and slides to emphasize key points.3. Adora engages students in discussion about potential sources of writing ideas.4. Adora conducts a brief live writing demonstration based on one of the ideas discussed.5. Adora introduces a writing activity and reads her own example.6. Adora guides students through a writing activity.7. Questions and answers.8. Adora suggests an activity for classroom session.
Adora introduces herself and describes her own journey from curious kid to internationally published author (at age seven).2. Adora introduces the strategies she uses to find writing ideas, using PowerPoint visuals and slides to emphasize key points.3. Adora engages students in discussion about potential sources of writing ideas.4. Adora conducts a brief live writing demonstration based on one of the ideas discussed.5. Adora introduces a writing activity and reads her own example.6. Adora guides students through a writing activity.7. Questions and answers.8. Adora suggests an activity for classroom session.
Objectives
In this program students will:? develop their ability to think creatively.? develop basic organizational strategies.? develop their critical thinking skills.? learn basic writing skills.? develop a sense of ownership over writing.
In this program students will:? develop their ability to think creatively.? develop basic organizational strategies.? develop their critical thinking skills.? learn basic writing skills.? develop a sense of ownership over writing.
National Standards to which this program aligns
NL-ENG.K-12.5 COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.NL-ENG.K-12.12 APPLYING LANGUAGE SKILLS Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).NL-ENG. K-12.6. Students apply knowledge of language structure, language conventions (e.g., spelling and punctuation), media techniques, figurative language, and genre to create, critique, and discuss print and non-print texts.
NL-ENG.K-12.5 COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.NL-ENG.K-12.12 APPLYING LANGUAGE SKILLS Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).NL-ENG. K-12.6. Students apply knowledge of language structure, language conventions (e.g., spelling and punctuation), media techniques, figurative language, and genre to create, critique, and discuss print and non-print texts.
State Standards to which this program aligns
NL-ENG.K-12.5 COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.NL-ENG.K-12.12 APPLYING LANGUAGE SKILLS Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).NL-ENG. K-12.6. Students apply knowledge of language structure, language conventions (e.g., spelling and punctuation), media techniques, figurative language, and genre to create, critique, and discuss print and non-print texts.
NL-ENG.K-12.5 COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.NL-ENG.K-12.12 APPLYING LANGUAGE SKILLS Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).NL-ENG. K-12.6. Students apply knowledge of language structure, language conventions (e.g., spelling and punctuation), media techniques, figurative language, and genre to create, critique, and discuss print and non-print texts.
Program Length
50 minutes
50 minutes
By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Date/Time Notes
Child author and internationally renowned speaker Adora Svitak solves the problem of “What to write?” once and for all. Adora shares her own sources of writing inspiration, and teaches students how to look for inspiration in the world around them. Adora outlines a series of strategies for finding creative ideas in daily life, the media, and school subjects. Adora walks students through a writing activity. Teachers can download and print a list of additional ideas for future classroom use. Adora’s down-to-earth sense of humor and candid eloquence have inspired thousands of kids to look at writing in a new light. By putting writing in an entertaining and playful context, she changes kids’ attitudes towards writing and their own writing abilities, creating a lasting opportunity for creative growth and skill building.
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Child author and internationally renowned speaker Adora Svitak solves the problem of “What to write?” once and for all. Adora shares her own sources of writing inspiration, and teaches students how to look for inspiration in the world around them. Adora outlines a series of strategies for finding creative ideas in daily life, the media, and school subjects. Adora walks students through a writing activity. Teachers can download and print a list of additional ideas for future classroom use. Adora’s down-to-earth sense of humor and candid eloquence have inspired thousands of kids to look at writing in a new light. By putting writing in an entertaining and playful context, she changes kids’ attitudes towards writing and their own writing abilities, creating a lasting opportunity for creative growth and skill building.
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
View Only Cost: $0.00View Only Cost with Premium Service: $0.00 What's this?
Premium Service provices additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Cancellation Policy
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