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Using Picture Books To Mentor Young Writers: A Study of Craft
Grades:K-8
Wed. Dec. 5
Using Picture Books To Mentor Young Writers: A Study of Craft

December 5: Grades K-8

Presented by: Lester Laminack
Lester Laminack is a full-time writer and consultant working with schools throughout the United States.

There are numerous mini lessons in a single book. Come explore how a carefully selected set of picture books can support young writers as they move toward confidence and competence. Picture books can be very valuable resources in the writing curriculum. We’ll take a close look at the structural craft and the word level craft used by these artful authors. In this hands-on workshop, Lester cracks open the craft in one of his own picture books (Saturdays and Teacakes) to make his writing decisions visible. Through deep study of one book, he shows how to explore any text with greater understanding of author’s craft in order to support your students’ development as writers. You’ll gain many ready-to-use mini-lessons to introduce your students to techniques and literary elements which will enliven and refine their writing.
Registration Information:
Fee: $175 per person
Group Rate is $165 per person when five or more people register at the same time. $155.00 per person when 15 or more people register at the same time. No confirmation will be sent. Your cancelled check or credit card statement will be your receipt.
Cancellations one week prior to the workshop date, will be refunded less a $15.00 cancellation fee. Late cancellations will receive credit towards an upcoming workshop. Substitutions are allowed at any time.
If workshop is cancelled due to the inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled. Refunds will not be granted, but we will issue credit toward a future workshop.
Payment is due prior to the workshop. No cash, please. Fee includes seminar registration, a personalized certificate of attendance, refreshments, and a resource handbook. On-site registration is available, if space allows. Please call ahead to check on space availability.
Program Schedule:
8:15-8:45 Registration, Refreshments
8:45-3:00 Workshop (lunch on your own)
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