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Books as Hooks: Motiviating Students to Read and Write 13128

Event Sponsor: Other Association or Organization

Event Type: Seminar/Workshop

Primary Category: Teachers

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Event Dates: 1/24/2010 through 1/28/2010

Brief Description: Understanding how children’s literature can impact student interest and learning is the focus of this seminar. Discover the kinds of books that will motivate and excite your students and increase their desire to learn. Analyze the elements of good writing while enhancing your writing skills using theme, conflict, character, setting, and plot. Explore writing techniques used in children’s literature through the works of an award-winning North Carolina author. Connect with authors of children’s and young adult novels to hear what motivates them to write, and discover ways to motivate and inspire your students to write. Share your written stories in a safe and nurturing environment. Learn the art of bookmaking to explore your creative self and preserve your stories. Join us by the sea as we discover how hidden treasures of literature can enhance all areas of classroom study.. “Registration begins September 29, 2009.”

Location: The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT)

Address: Ocracoke Campus

City: Ocracoke

State:NC

CONTACT INFORMATION

Name: Teacher Services

E-mail Address: registrar@nccat.org

Phone Number: 800.922.0482

Web Site: www.nccat.org