Description
Ms. Anderson is a 25-year veteran educator, children’s book author, and speaker. Her passion is helping students cultivate a love for reading and writing, as well as helping educators find creative ways to inspire kids to write. Ms. Anderson helps make creative writing fun, exciting, and something to look forward to.
After taking this course, you’ll walk away with a better understanding of:
- How to set up a writer’s notebook
- Using figurative language in writing
- Word choice in writing
- How to use quotes
- Playing with rhymes
- Creative writing exercises to get your students thinking
- How to organize a story
Extend your learning and earn another CPE credit! This course has a recorded Virtual Extended Learning Session where Lisa Van Gemert provides strategies and application tips. Click Here: Creativity Disclaimer: Your Kids May Fall in Love with Writing! – Extended Learning Session
Presenter Bio
Shannon Anderson has taught for 25 years, from first grade through college level. The highlight of her teaching career was being named one of the Top 10 Teachers to inspire the Today Show. She has served as the gifted coordinator for her school corporation, as well as a writing coach. Shannon is also an award-winning children’s book author and loves to do author visits. You can learn more about her at www.shannonisteaching.com.
Marissa – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Too long.
Cyndi – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
The speaker gives wonderful examples of ways to get your students to write creatively!
Paula – BOLING ISD (verified owner) –
good
Christina – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
This class is SOLID!!!
Mary Lee – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –
I thought this course was very educational. She was pleasant to listen too and had amazing ideas to use with our young writers.
Wilma – HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY & SCHOOL OF SCIENCE – HOUSTON SOUTH 101846 OR 101862 (verified owner) –
I like the ideas for mentor text selections for writing
Paige – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –
There were a lot of good examples throughout the presentation.
Tara – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –
I loved how she gave the titles of books that would be wonderful texts to use to teach different kinds of writing! Also, the activities she shared would be fun and engaging for students within the classroom.
Glennda – HALLSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Good for younger kids
Trisha – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
This was a great course. Possibly breaking it down into smaller presentations might be better. Tons of awesome information! My mind is swimming!