Monday, May 19, 2008

Creative Writing: Description

Date: July 14th, 15th, 16th (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)

Timing: 9:00-12:00

Medium: English

Fee: Contact Naima at Ali Institute of Education - 042-58-2912-13

Who Should Attend:
Are you a language teacher sick of hearing this reaction to your writing lessons? “Ugh, Miss! No, not creative writing!” This workshop is for teachers (Grade 6 and up) who want to integrate writing skills and grammar with innovative and fun lessons. Any English speakers who want to improve their creative writing skills are also welcome to take part.

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


Outcomes:
• Learn how to “show instead of tell” when writing
• Learn how to get your reader hooked with a catchy beginning
• Learn how to use and teach about adjectives in context
• Be able to confidently teach a complete unit on description
• Learn how to assess student descriptive writing
• Create a polished piece of creative writing

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