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My standard visit to a school
will often involve two large-group presentations*, one for
K-3, another for 4-6 (or 7-8, etc.), both approximately 50
minutes in length. In these addresses I pitch with enthusiasm
the pleasures of reading and writing; present with slides
several of my picture books, telling their literal stories,
as well as the 'stories' of their creation; perform as storytelling
a story separate from my own texts (often an Appalachian folk
tale); and make hands-on suggestions for student storytelling
and writing.
Schools usually provide time for autographing
of the students' books at some point in the day and I do request
that schools make available my books for sale prior to my
visit, as well as that they familiarize students with my titles.
When I stay the whole day at a school I can provide a writer's
workshop for a smaller, selected group of students, usually
fourth grade and up. Here I provide specific, hands-on suggestions
and lead participants through several writing activities.
I can also provide a "storytelling" performance
not strictly related to my books.
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*For a larger school another large group presentation or two
may be added, dispensing with the writing workshop.
Contact Author for pricing.
For Larger Groups
My standard visit to a school which involves schools in larger
group settings will usually involve two major presentations
which may or may not be arranged by grade levels, that is,
one presentation for K-3 and another for 4-6. The presentations
will be approximately 50 - 60 minutes in length with additional
time set apart for autographing.
In my address I pitch with enthusiasm the pleasures of reading
and writing; present with slides several of my picture books,
telling their literal stories, as well as the 'stories' of
their creation; perform as storytelling a story separate from
my own texts (often an Appalachian folk tale); and make hands-on
suggestions for student storytelling and writing.
Schools usually provide time for autographing of the students'
books at some point and I do request that schools make available
my books for sale prior to my visit, as well as that they
do what they can to familiarize students with my titles.
--- Requirements for the large group presentations are a
large screen, extension cord, microphone, movable cart, and
darkened room. For the workshop I need the students to have
paper and pencil and for myself a blackboard. ---
Contact Author for pricing.
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