Tag: An Open Book Foundation
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Getting Into Character
Writing is a lot like acting. Writers get into character and see and feel the scene as if it is really happening. We explore this idea in my second workshop with West 5th graders. On the spot we use my WOW formula to create a basic outline for a story. WOW means Want, Obstacle, Win.…
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Open Book Foundation at Seaton
What a privilege to be chosen by An Open Book Foundation to present two writing workshops to fourth and fifth graders at Seaton Elementary School in Washington DC. The minute I walked into the school, I loved the atmosphere. Great teacher and students! First I introduced the kids to my book Please Write in this…