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.
Wende – CLEAR CREEK ISD (verified owner) –
I loved the incredible ideas to get kids creatively writing. I am talking to my literacy coach about it now and asking when Shannon can present at our campus.
Leslie – NORWALK CITY (verified owner) –
This gave me great ideas for writing lessons.
Brittney – River View Local Schools (verified owner) –
Good, but more useful for elementary levels
Esmirna – MERCEDES ISD (verified owner) –
great ideas
Mayra – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed this course because it was quick to the point and engaging. I was looking for ways to engage my students in creative ways as writers, and this course gave me some ideas.
Latrisha – MANOR ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative!
Suma – PLANO ISD (verified owner) –
Great writing course for elementary teachers!
Keith – PARMA CITY (verified owner) –
Many great ideas for elementary teachers.
Brandon – Bedford City School District (verified owner) –
It was a good exposure to the many different styles of text and text structure used in children’s literature.
Shelley – MARION CITY (verified owner) –
Lots of ideas for using mentor texts.