Writing Workshops for
Middle and High School Students
“This workshop is highly recommended for students in intermediate through high school grades.”
Camille Taranto, Library Media Specialist, JFK Middle School, NY
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Writer’s Tools – Getting Started
Grades 6-9
In this workshop, Barbara utilizes interactive exercises, readings, and discussion to invite students to investigate and practice using effective and educationally sound writing tools, techniques and strategies. She invites students to write what they know and addresses the often-challenging question students face, “What should I write about?” The program helps students create a routine and become “unstuck” when facing a blank page.
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What Good Stories Need and The Art of Craft
Grades 6-9
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, 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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Re-vision – The Power of Choice
Grades 6-9
In this workshop, the author invites students to stare down and tackle the monster, “Revision” through examples of her own and other written works. As a stand-alone program, or as part of a series, this workshop encourages students to focus on engaging the reader through sensory details, by being specific, employing the technique of “show-don’t tell”, and choosing powerful language. Interactive group sessions allow students to practice revision strategies.
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WRITING Non-Fiction
Grades 6-9
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 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.
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