Programs for Educators
Kernels of Wisdom: Growing Writers
A Narrative Writing Workshop for K-12 Teachers
Date: Saturday, November 7
Place: Virtual via Zoom
Time: 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Workshop
Plus Power of the Pen Judge Training
from 11:40 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Contact Hours: 2.5
Keynote Speaker:
Jean Kanzinger, Chagrin Falls High School English & Communications Teacher
Join Power of the Pen and the National Writing Project at Kent State University for a morning of highly engaging sessions on bringing out the best in students’ narrative writing. Presenters and topics include:
Keynote: Jean Kanzinger
Growing Writers
Stories have structure. Understanding structure guides a writer’s early decisions about how to successfully bring a story from opening scene to final image. Growing Writers focuses on how recognizing elements of story structure helps writers of all ages breathe life into short narratives.
Gettin' 'Em in and Takin' 'Em Out: Beginnings and Endings
Jeff Harr
Beginnings and endings. Two of the most important parts of a story and, sometimes, the hardest to write. But knowing how to hook readers, reel them in, and put them on ice can only strengthen an already stellar story.
Show Don’t Tell Teaching: Tricks for Zooming In
Katie Kerns
Tired of repeating, “Show, don’t just tell, me about…” when giving feedback? See how sentence stalking, toilet paper rolls, and bitmojis can be used to up the ante when it comes to zooming in and slowing down the heart of our stories.
Beginning at 11:40 a.m., new Power of the Pen coaches and judges may stay on Zoom for a judge training session.
Kernels of Wisdom: Growing Writers is ideal for anyone looking for fresh ideas for inspiring student writers, and perfect for Power of the Pen coaches. Download the flyer and share it with colleagues.
The cost is $12 per participant. Register online through November 4, and email nwp@kent.edu with questions.
A Narrative Writing Workshop for K-12 Teachers
Date: Saturday, November 7
Place: Virtual via Zoom
Time: 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Workshop
Plus Power of the Pen Judge Training
from 11:40 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Contact Hours: 2.5
Keynote Speaker:
Jean Kanzinger, Chagrin Falls High School English & Communications Teacher
Join Power of the Pen and the National Writing Project at Kent State University for a morning of highly engaging sessions on bringing out the best in students’ narrative writing. Presenters and topics include:
Keynote: Jean Kanzinger
Growing Writers
Stories have structure. Understanding structure guides a writer’s early decisions about how to successfully bring a story from opening scene to final image. Growing Writers focuses on how recognizing elements of story structure helps writers of all ages breathe life into short narratives.
Gettin' 'Em in and Takin' 'Em Out: Beginnings and Endings
Jeff Harr
Beginnings and endings. Two of the most important parts of a story and, sometimes, the hardest to write. But knowing how to hook readers, reel them in, and put them on ice can only strengthen an already stellar story.
Show Don’t Tell Teaching: Tricks for Zooming In
Katie Kerns
Tired of repeating, “Show, don’t just tell, me about…” when giving feedback? See how sentence stalking, toilet paper rolls, and bitmojis can be used to up the ante when it comes to zooming in and slowing down the heart of our stories.
Beginning at 11:40 a.m., new Power of the Pen coaches and judges may stay on Zoom for a judge training session.
Kernels of Wisdom: Growing Writers is ideal for anyone looking for fresh ideas for inspiring student writers, and perfect for Power of the Pen coaches. Download the flyer and share it with colleagues.
The cost is $12 per participant. Register online through November 4, and email nwp@kent.edu with questions.
Workshops
NWP-KSU offers workshops in the teaching of writing. In 2018, our workshop focused on the National Writing Project's College, Career, and Community Writers Program. In 2019, we wrapped up the summer with Write Where You Are, at Cuyahoga Valley National Park, connecting writing to learning in the outdoors. |
Book Clubs
The Wandering Book Club meets in the Akron-Cleveland area throughout the school year. Mahoning Valley Book Club meets year-round at the border of Boardman and Canfield. |
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