| Program Type | Workshop |
| Art Form | Literary Arts & Storytelling |
| Curriculum Connections | STEM | Environmental Awareness | Language Arts / Literacy |
| Target Grades | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
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Testimonial
"The science and the nature writing went hand in hand, and all the students were engaged with the experience. With her creative writing background and enthusiasm for teaching, I could see why the students are drawn to her style. She was able to introduce the activities in a way that all the students understood. Her knowledge of poetry is amazing, and it was great to it unfold in my classroom."
-Dana, 3rd Grade Teacher, Hartford
-Dana, 3rd Grade Teacher, Hartford
Description
Throughout time nature has inspired artists, writers, and of course, environmental scientists. In this program, budding poets and scientists alike will practice close observation of nature and capture their perceptions in descriptive poetry. Leslie can lead this session either outside on the grounds of your school or right in your classroom with her intriguing collection of natural objects. This hands-on, interactive workshop engages even the most reluctant writers, leading to beautifully original poems, illustrations, and classroom poetry performances. Leslie is highly experienced in adapting this workshop to different age groups.
Objectives
In this program students will:
1) learn "writer's eye" techniques of close observation of nature;
2) create and share original poetry in their own voices;
3) use specific images and similes in writing.
1) learn "writer's eye" techniques of close observation of nature;
2) create and share original poetry in their own voices;
3) use specific images and similes in writing.
Pricing Information
$590 for full day with 4 workshops
Program Length
One hour for each classroom. This workshop can be extended to a multi-day experience if desired.
Participants
This is a workshop for classrooms with up to 25 students and a maximum of four classrooms in a day.
Technical Specifications
• Set Up: If possible, I can enter the classroom 5-10 minutes early to set up for the program.
• Break: Please allow about 10 minutes in between classes for transition time if possible.
• Strike: Five to ten minutes.
• Program Space: I need: 1) Some "stage space" at the front of the classroom for sharing/performing; 2) A white board, smart board, or chart paper easily viewable by students for model writing; 3) Some clear table space to spread out materials.
• Electricity/Wi-Fi: I need access to an electric outlet for my microphone.
• Audiovisual/Tech: Smart board and overhead projector are NOT required but nice to use if available.
• Tables/Chairs: Yes, for sessions indoors, students will sit on chairs at desks or tables for writing, drawing, and hands-on activities.
• Outside Possible: Yes, optional. One or more sessions can be conducted outside if desired, weather permitting. A nature walk with poetry writing outside on the school property works well. Please note: clipboards with paper and pencils are needed for outdoor writing.
• Venue-Provided Supplies: Writing paper, pre-sharpened pencils, crayons and/or colored pencils
• Mobility/Location Needs: I need to park a
• Break: Please allow about 10 minutes in between classes for transition time if possible.
• Strike: Five to ten minutes.
• Program Space: I need: 1) Some "stage space" at the front of the classroom for sharing/performing; 2) A white board, smart board, or chart paper easily viewable by students for model writing; 3) Some clear table space to spread out materials.
• Electricity/Wi-Fi: I need access to an electric outlet for my microphone.
• Audiovisual/Tech: Smart board and overhead projector are NOT required but nice to use if available.
• Tables/Chairs: Yes, for sessions indoors, students will sit on chairs at desks or tables for writing, drawing, and hands-on activities.
• Outside Possible: Yes, optional. One or more sessions can be conducted outside if desired, weather permitting. A nature walk with poetry writing outside on the school property works well. Please note: clipboards with paper and pencils are needed for outdoor writing.
• Venue-Provided Supplies: Writing paper, pre-sharpened pencils, crayons and/or colored pencils
• Mobility/Location Needs: I need to park a