Monday, May 19, 2008

Creative Writing: Compare & Contrast

Date: July 17th, 18th, and 19th (Thursday, Friday, Saturday)

Timing: 9:00 - 12:00

Medium: English

Fee: Contact Naima at Ali Institute of Education
Phone 042-588-2912-13


Who Should Attend:
As students get ready to move onto high school and later onto university and the workplace, they must be equipped with academic and creative writing skills. This workshop is for teachers (Grade 6 and up) who want to see students write organized and interesting compare and contrast essays. Any English speakers who want to improve their creative and academic writing skills are also welcome to take part.

Workshop Purpose:
This workshop will serve to equip participants with writing and thinking skills needed for compare and contrast writing. Language teachers will be able to adjust the model lessons used in the workshop to teach compare and contrast writing skills for students of Grade 6 and up.

Outcomes:
• Learn different models of organizing compare and contrast topics
• Learn how to write interesting and concise topic sentences
• Learn how to use and teach about conjunctions
• Be able to confidently teach a complete unit on compare and contrast
• Learn how to assess student compare & contrast writing
• Create a polished piece of creative academic writing

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