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.
Tracy – CLEBURNE ISD (verified owner) –
Great stories to provide examples of written language and ways to get your students’ to build on their writings in fun ways. Really love this!!
Kathleen – SANDUSKY CITY (verified owner) –
May want to advise that this is geared for elementary school teachers.
Jodi – MIAMI EAST LOCAL (verified owner) –
Outstanding nuggets of inspiration
Nancy – River View Local Schools (verified owner) –
Loved all the examples of books and types of writing!!!!
Eva – DUNCANVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Good Information!
ligia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
very helpful
Debbie – HALLETTSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Love her energy and enthusiasm!
Lauren – GALVESTON ISD (verified owner) –
Great for tips for younger kids.
Robert – SANDUSKY CITY (verified owner) –
I feel that creative writing can help both vocal and non-verbal students gain confidence in themselves as well as showcase their talents without fear of public scrutiny. Great course!
Alyssa – DELAWARE CITY (verified owner) –
The examples of all the mentor texts with activities was very helpful.