Program Options and Fees
Program Options for Grades 4-6
1. “How to Be a Really, Really Bad Writer”
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Best with classroom-size groups (15-30)
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A modified version also works with larger (auditorium-size) groups
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Examples, demonstrations, easy to use tips
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Students learn how to recognize their own bad writing, and how to make it better
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Fun, participation-based demos
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Recognizing your enemies: IS/ARE/WAS/WERE + ADJECTIVES
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Follow up lessons/worksheets
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All the “rules” apply to fiction and nonfiction (e.g., essay) writing
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Q&A
2. “Better Reading Through Mysteries”
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Best with classroom-size groups
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Focus is on the importance of Close Reading using mystery novels
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Learning to think like a detective: every little detail might be a clue
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How to recognize what is important and what is not
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Understanding timelines
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Understanding character motivation
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Understanding the importance of setting – the time and the place
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Practice: Reading and discussing a “Two-Minute Mystery”
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Q&A
3. Custom Presentation (focus on one or more of my books)
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I will work with you to determine the actual program, but here are some ideas:
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Inspiration for the book
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My writing process
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Revising
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The Publishing World
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Characters
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Plot
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Q&A
Fees
Half Day: $650 + travel expenses if more than 50 miles from my home (3 hours / up to 3 single-class presentations + signing)
Full Day: $1200 + travel expenses if more than 50 miles from my home (6 hours / up to 5 single-class presentations + signing + lunch with select group of kids)
Single large-group presentation plus questions, signing, or social (only for schools within 30 miles of my home): $350
All fees are negotiable, depending on location and your specific circumstances. Contact me – I will do my best to work within your budget. I’m sure we can work something out!