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Friday, February 24 • 11:30am - 12:45pm
Write On: Hands-On Activities To Get Your Students Going

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Alexis Kelly will be presenting this session on behalf of Miranda.

Poetry can be a tough sell to students who would rather be on Instagram or listening to the top 40.  But what if they didn't have to choose between the two?  What if Instagram poets and chart-topping hits were studied alongside sonnets and haikus?  What if it were less about teaching kids how to write poetry and more about learning the limitless styles there are to choose from?  Whatever the style or personality of the student, this workshop explores how to create a versatile and open-ended poetry unit that allows these young poets to find their voice.

While many students have the ability to create Pulitzer-worthy pieces, getting pen to paper can be somewhat of a challenge. Especially in youth, where inhibitions and insecurities are at an all-time high, putting ourselves out there creatively can be daunting. Using a series of prompts and games, however, this workshop will take some of the pressure off of the blank page. Giving students an “in” regardless of their abilities and interest, we will try some hands-on activities that will get the ink flowing from even your most reluctant writers!
Speakers
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Miranda Krogstad

Presenter / Content creator, YYSpeak
Miranda Krogstad is a spoken word poet and educator who uses her words to empower students of all ages and walks of life. Teaching life skills including self-confidence, self-expression, and community-building, she has performed workshops in dozens of cities across Western Canada... Read More →
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Alexis Kelly

Presenter
Presenter Bio:Alexis Kelly is a multidisciplinary writer with an affinity for poetry. She is fascinated by the power of words and connecting ideas between disciplines.In her youth, she graduated from the Reality is Optional writing program, attended WordsWorth, competed in the Can... Read More →

Friday February 24, 2023 11:30am - 12:45pm MST
Telus 101/102 CTCC
  Language Arts (TQS 3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) |   English Language Learning (TQS/LQS 4), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Attendees (120)