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.
Amanda – IRONTON CITY (verified owner) –
Nice ways to get kids to write creatively.
Casey – New Lexington City Schools (verified owner) –
I loved how she gave many examples of short lessons for students to love writing.
Olivia – East Muskingum Local Schools (verified owner) –
Wonderful course with great examples and practical uses.
Monica – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I especially enjoyed the examples of each concept/skill and the new innovative ways to further students’ writing!
Marissa – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoy the enthusiasm of the presenter and how clear she made her points.
Sylvia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Love and really enjoyed the course.
Veronica – SHARYLAND ISD (verified owner) –
Loved it
Lynda – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
I LOVE this course! So many things you can take and do in your own classroom.
Kealey – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed all of the great examples given during this course. I can definitely take these new strategies back to my own classroom.
Stephanie – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Loved this course!!! More like them please