Ernie Sites

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Creative Writing and Cowboy Poetry
Program Type Workshop
Art Form Literary Arts & Storytelling
Curriculum Connections Language Arts / Literacy
Target Grades 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Family
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Testimonial

"I am always amazed at the quality of writing Mr. Sites draws from my students.
He is able to engage the students while helping them to create a well-written piece of writing. Mr. Sites has a talent for reaching even the most unwilling student, students that even I, as their teacher, have had a hard time reaching. I appreciate Ernie's devotion to the students and future writers."
-Mrs. Tausha, 5th grade Teacher, Spring Creek Elementary School, Spring Creek, Nevada

Description

Every workshop includes exciting, dynamic presentation of traditional and original cowboy poetry; Show and Tell of traditional and contemporary cowboy visual art and craftsmanship to stimulate imagination; and tried-and-true methods of brainstorming for creativity.

Objectives

To promote the confidence and determination of every participant to create an outline, write, illustrate, continue to develop and enjoy ( ! ) presenting their work in a nurturing and non-judgmental environment while the other participants are encouraged to listen attentively.

2 day residencies are available for students who continue developing and enlarging upon their work, with a focus on presentation and performing the second day.

Pricing Information

$1,070 for a full day (up to 4 workshops)

Program Length

90 minutes

Participants

25

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