Writing Workshops
for Elementary Students
WRITE AWAY! – Writing Workshops
“[Barbara] has made a positive indelible imprint upon the children with her easy wit and wisdom. This author is a must see for grades Pre-K through eight!”
-Pat Geyer, School Board Vice President, Saint Patrick’s School
WRITE AWAY! – Writer’s Tools – Getting Started
Grades K-6
Through interactive exercises, readings and discussion, students are invited to investigate and practice using effective and educationally sound writing tools, techniques and strategies. Barbara invites students to write and draw what they know and she provides a safe environment for beginners and more seasoned writers. The often challenging question students face, “What should I write about?” is addressed. The program helps students create a routine and become “unstuck” when facing a blank page.
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WHAT GOOD STORIES NEED & THE ART OF CRAFT
Grades 2-6
Barbara challenges students to investigate sound writing practices. This interactive workshop offers students the opportunity to read and analyze samples of written works. Students discover and examine story structure, critical elements (such as character, action, setting, and conflict), and powerful craft techniques that will “punch up” their writing. Visuals are seen through a slideshow that allows for interactive practice and Q&A’s.
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REVISION – THE POWER OF CHOICE
Grades 2-6
In this workshop, Ms. Garriel invites students to embrace the monster known as “REVISION”, through examples of her own and other written works. Following her other writing workshops, Writer’s Tools and What Good Stories Need, or as a stand-alone session, this workshop encourages students to focus on engaging the reader through sensory details, being specific, “show, don’t tell”, and choosing powerful language. Interactive group sessions allow students to practice revision strategies.
“If you want your students to learn the art of revision, I would highly recommend this program.”
-Stacie Boylan, George Washington Elementary
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WRITING Non-FICTION
Grades 2-6
Through interactive group exercises and examples of her works-in-progress, Barbara walks students through the steps of writing non-fiction. This is offered in an overview format or in specific workshops targeted by topic. These might include: Getting Started – Topic Selection, Creating Questions, and Starting Research; Taking Notes; From Notes to the Page (Writing in Your Own Words); Planning and Mapping Your Work;
and Text Features.
“You hit a home run with the entire school from kindergarten to fifth grade, adults included… The children were excited to participate with your during the workshops
and teachers reported increased student enthusiasm for writing in their classrooms.”
-Patricia Pontius, Principal, Chippewa Elementary
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