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Roxanne enjoys visiting schools to promote literacy and teach kids about writing. Her interactive programs correlate with academic state standards and address Common Core Standards in reading, writing, and communicating for grades K-8. She also offers professional development for teachers and presentations for adult writers.
Feel free to contact her with questions or to discuss fees. Check out what others have said about her presentations. And download a printable brochure to share with your school decision makers.
Story TimeInspire literacy with picture book readings, movement, book crafts, and hands-on STEAM activities designed by a former early education teacher. These 20-minute presentations are perfect for library, MOPs, and preschool settings.
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Becoming a Writer
Anyone can be a writer! Learn what makes a writer (reading and revision) and interact with the publishing process through real-life examples, story prompts, and whole-group writing activities in this 40-minute workshop. This workshop is also offered as a multi-day or author-in-residence event in which students write, illustrate, and publish their own stories. (Additional fees apply.) Addresses Common Core Writing Standards.
Writing with the Senses*
Engage student senses in this hands-on, 30-minute workshop building vocabulary and learning about the music of words. A great introduction to adjectives. Addresses Common Core Speaking/Listening and Writing Standards.
Searching for Story
Story lives all around us, not just in fiction. It's the backbone of history, the catalyst for inventions, and even hidden within the slices of your peanut butter sandwich. Learn to research and evaluate source-material in this 50-minute workshop designed to help kids find the "story" in nonfiction. Addresses Common Core Standards for Research and Inquiry.
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Planting Ideas
Learn how a story grows from the seed of an idea to book harvest (sitting on library shelves) in this interactive 45-minute presentation covering the publishing process from idea generation to printed book. Includes a full picture book reading and behind-the-scenes stories from one of Roxanne's recent picture books.
The Magic of Nonfiction
Throw away that tired idea of encyclopedic nonfiction and essay reporting. Rediscover the magic of nonfiction in this engaging, 45-minute presentation covering the five types of modern nonfiction. Includes excerpt readings and behind-the-scenes stories from social studies and science texts by Roxanne. Addresses Common Core Standards for Informational Texts.
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Writing Workshopsdesigned for students in grades 8-12 in small group settings
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Becoming a Writer
Anyone can be a writer! Learn what makes a writer and how to give/receive constructive feedback to improve the revision process through real-life examples, story prompts, and whole-group writing activities in this 75-minute workshop. Workshop includes tips and essential tools of the trade, and teaches participants to uncover potential markets for their work. Addresses Common Core Writing Standards.
Searching for Story
Story lives all around us, not just in fiction. It's the backbone of history, the catalyst for inventions, and even hidden within the slices of your peanut butter sandwich. Learn to research and evaluate source-material in this 60 to 70-minute workshop designed to help you find the "story" in nonfiction. Addresses Common Core Standards for Research and Inquiry.
Author Roundtable
This Q&A session provides information about becoming a working writer, the publishing process, and the importance of finding your writing tribe. Roxanne will address additional audience questions as time permits.