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.
Leah – Bedford City School District (verified owner) –
Great Ideas!
Lindsay – KENT CITY (verified owner) –
It was great for new creative writing ideas!
Kimberley – KENT CITY (verified owner) –
Loved all the examples and ideas for writing.
Andrea – SOUTH POINT LOCAL (verified owner) –
Great ideas to enhance creative writing lessons.
Anna – SOUTH POINT LOCAL (verified owner) –
Great review and examples of types of figurative language.
Bryce – SOUTH POINT LOCAL (verified owner) –
It was rad.
Cody – SOUTH POINT LOCAL (verified owner) –
This was a great course! The lift a line strategy is one I will use in my classroom.
Clementina – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
I learned so much about writing in one hour! It was so interesting! Thank you!
Victoria – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
This was fun and though geared toward younger students can be adapted for older students.
Susan – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
This is the absolute best GT class I have ever taken because you can reach kids at all ages through the use of books as examples.