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.
Michelle – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Presentation is easy to follow and hwr examples of what include how to execute. She’s awesome!
Darla – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
I got so many great ideas to make writing more fun for my students.
Rebecca – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great Course!
Susana – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
The presenter does an excellent job laying out all of the different, fun, and creative ways to spark an interest and appreciation for writing.
Roberta – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Loved it! The writing activities are wonderful, yet practical. Kids will love them!
Dora – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Awesome Books that guide students with their creative writing helping them elaborate on their writing assignments. Books that teach figurative language, word choice, quotes, summary, point of view, and adding humor to make writing fun!
Araceli – GRAND PRAIRIE ISD (verified owner) –
It provides amazing tools to use in the classroom.
Mindy – RIESEL ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting!
Kaitlin – East Muskingum Local Schools (verified owner) –
The course offers many good suggestions on how to teach kids to be creative in their writing.
Evelina – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Exceptional model writing techniques!