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.
Jean Kanzinger’s keynote will highlight “growing writers” by examining story structure, ways to generate ideas for narratives, and writing in and out of the classroom. Teacher consultants Jeff Harr and Katie Kerns will lead additional sessions focused on compelling beginnings and endings and zooming in on small moments.
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.
Jean Kanzinger’s keynote will highlight “growing writers” by examining story structure, ways to generate ideas for narratives, and writing in and out of the classroom. Teacher consultants Jeff Harr and Katie Kerns will lead additional sessions focused on compelling beginnings and endings and zooming in on small moments.
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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