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SUMMARY:Howl’s Moving Castle
DESCRIPTION:Howl’s Moving Castle\n\n\n\nBy Diana Wynne Jones \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nWednesdays\, Jan. 18\, 25Feb. 1\, 8\, 15\, 22 \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:30 PM Eastern (4:30 Central\, 3:30 Mountain\, 2:30 Pacific) \n\n\n\nDuration: \n\n\n\n45 minutes \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat if castles could suddenly appear? Or move altogether? What if a witch could turn you into an old lady? Or a dog? \n\n\n\nJoin Sophie Hatter\, the eldest of three sisters\, as her world is turned upside down. After an encounter with the Witch of the Waste\, Sophie is transformed into an old lady. Does this transformation give Sophie the freedom she’s always longed for? When she seeks shelter in the Wizard Howl’s magical moving castle\, she learns that he has his own demons to face. Sophie finds herself pulled into a twisty adventure—and along the way\, learns that you can’t always trust first impressions! \n\n\n\nWhen you join this Book Club\, together we’ll read the classic\, Howl’s Moving Castle—and follow Sophie as she tries to untangle the enchantment surrounding her. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the characters\, themes\, and conflict within the story—and have so much fun diving into this whimsical world! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes this Club Special…\n\n\n\nIt’s a Classic \n\n\n\nHowl’s Moving Castle is an international bestseller and is the source material for the Academy Award-nominated Studio Ghibli film by the same name. Though it is the source material\, the book and movie are quite different from one another. \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love reading and learning! \n\n\n\nYour Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (Master of Fine Arts) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Book Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all of the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and podcaster with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University. \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students and books\, Ms. Schuett has started a second master’s program to earn her MS in Library and Information Science. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.orgISBN-10: 0061478784ISBN-13: 978-0061478789\n\n\n\n(From Amazon)  \n\n\n\nThis entrancing classic fantasy novel is filled with surprises at every turn. An international bestseller\, this much-loved book is the source for the Academy Award nominee for Best Animated Feature. \n\n\n\nSophie has the great misfortune of being the eldest of three daughters\, destined to fail miserably should she ever leave home to seek her fate. But when she unwittingly attracts the ire of the Witch of the Waste\, Sophie finds herself under a horrid spell that transforms her into an old lady. Her only chance at breaking it lies in the ever-moving castle in the hills: the Wizard Howl’s castle. \n\n\n\nTo untangle the enchantment\, Sophie must handle the heartless Howl\, strike a bargain with a fire demon\, and meet the Witch of the Waste head-on. Along the way\, she discovers that there’s far more to Howl—and herself—than first meets the eye. \n\n\n\nIn this giant jigsaw puzzle of a fantasy\, people and things are never quite what they seem. Destinies are intertwined\, identities exchanged\, lovers confused. The Witch has placed a spell on Howl. Does the clue to breaking it lie in a famous poem? And what will happen to Sophie Hatter when she enters Howl’s castle? \n\n\n\nAll fans of classic fantasy books deserve the pleasure of reading those by Diana Wynne Jones\, whose acclaim included the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement. As Neil Gaiman stated\, she was “quite simply the best writer for children of her generation.” \n\n\n\nAge Range: 8 – 14 years old \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nSome of the themes and situations in the story may be challenging for some readers. \n\n\n\nSuitors: Sophie is the eldest of her sisters at 18\, but all three of them are being pursued by suitors of varying ages. This is not overt\, but something to be aware of.Aging: Sophie is turned into a 90-year-old woman\, so we’ll discuss what it must be like to be a young woman in an old body.Alcohol: Howl does become drunk\, but the ill-effects the next morning serve as a kind of warning.Language: There is mild cursing (i.e. damn).Magic: This is a fantasy world with mention of black magic\, witches\, and a fire demon.\n\n\n\nWe will discuss these topics with care. There may also be some challenging vocabulary that we discuss together in the Club; readers are encouraged to bring up vocabulary words for discussion in our time together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts as they pop up – and together\, we’ll discuss the concepts from the reading and the work we did on the prompts as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together. \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Chapters 1-4Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 5-8Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 9-12Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 13-15Week 5: Discussion – Chapters 16-18Week 6: Discussion – Chapters 19-21\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nHowl’s Moving CastleBy Diana Wynne Jones\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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SUMMARY:Howl’s Moving Castle
DESCRIPTION:Howl’s Moving Castle\n\n\n\nBy Diana Wynne Jones \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nWednesdays\, Jan. 18\, 25Feb. 1\, 8\, 15\, 22 \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:30 PM Eastern (4:30 Central\, 3:30 Mountain\, 2:30 Pacific) \n\n\n\nDuration: \n\n\n\n45 minutes \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat if castles could suddenly appear? Or move altogether? What if a witch could turn you into an old lady? Or a dog? \n\n\n\nJoin Sophie Hatter\, the eldest of three sisters\, as her world is turned upside down. After an encounter with the Witch of the Waste\, Sophie is transformed into an old lady. Does this transformation give Sophie the freedom she’s always longed for? When she seeks shelter in the Wizard Howl’s magical moving castle\, she learns that he has his own demons to face. Sophie finds herself pulled into a twisty adventure—and along the way\, learns that you can’t always trust first impressions! \n\n\n\nWhen you join this Book Club\, together we’ll read the classic\, Howl’s Moving Castle—and follow Sophie as she tries to untangle the enchantment surrounding her. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the characters\, themes\, and conflict within the story—and have so much fun diving into this whimsical world! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes this Club Special…\n\n\n\nIt’s a Classic \n\n\n\nHowl’s Moving Castle is an international bestseller and is the source material for the Academy Award-nominated Studio Ghibli film by the same name. Though it is the source material\, the book and movie are quite different from one another. \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love reading and learning! \n\n\n\nYour Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (Master of Fine Arts) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Book Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all of the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and podcaster with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University. \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students and books\, Ms. Schuett has started a second master’s program to earn her MS in Library and Information Science. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.orgISBN-10: 0061478784ISBN-13: 978-0061478789\n\n\n\n(From Amazon)  \n\n\n\nThis entrancing classic fantasy novel is filled with surprises at every turn. An international bestseller\, this much-loved book is the source for the Academy Award nominee for Best Animated Feature. \n\n\n\nSophie has the great misfortune of being the eldest of three daughters\, destined to fail miserably should she ever leave home to seek her fate. But when she unwittingly attracts the ire of the Witch of the Waste\, Sophie finds herself under a horrid spell that transforms her into an old lady. Her only chance at breaking it lies in the ever-moving castle in the hills: the Wizard Howl’s castle. \n\n\n\nTo untangle the enchantment\, Sophie must handle the heartless Howl\, strike a bargain with a fire demon\, and meet the Witch of the Waste head-on. Along the way\, she discovers that there’s far more to Howl—and herself—than first meets the eye. \n\n\n\nIn this giant jigsaw puzzle of a fantasy\, people and things are never quite what they seem. Destinies are intertwined\, identities exchanged\, lovers confused. The Witch has placed a spell on Howl. Does the clue to breaking it lie in a famous poem? And what will happen to Sophie Hatter when she enters Howl’s castle? \n\n\n\nAll fans of classic fantasy books deserve the pleasure of reading those by Diana Wynne Jones\, whose acclaim included the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement. As Neil Gaiman stated\, she was “quite simply the best writer for children of her generation.” \n\n\n\nAge Range: 8 – 14 years old \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nSome of the themes and situations in the story may be challenging for some readers. \n\n\n\nSuitors: Sophie is the eldest of her sisters at 18\, but all three of them are being pursued by suitors of varying ages. This is not overt\, but something to be aware of.Aging: Sophie is turned into a 90-year-old woman\, so we’ll discuss what it must be like to be a young woman in an old body.Alcohol: Howl does become drunk\, but the ill-effects the next morning serve as a kind of warning.Language: There is mild cursing (i.e. damn).Magic: This is a fantasy world with mention of black magic\, witches\, and a fire demon.\n\n\n\nWe will discuss these topics with care. There may also be some challenging vocabulary that we discuss together in the Club; readers are encouraged to bring up vocabulary words for discussion in our time together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts as they pop up – and together\, we’ll discuss the concepts from the reading and the work we did on the prompts as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together. \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Chapters 1-4Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 5-8Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 9-12Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 13-15Week 5: Discussion – Chapters 16-18Week 6: Discussion – Chapters 19-21\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nHowl’s Moving CastleBy Diana Wynne Jones\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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CATEGORIES:Junior Writers Club
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SUMMARY:Howl’s Moving Castle
DESCRIPTION:Howl’s Moving Castle\n\n\n\nBy Diana Wynne Jones \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nWednesdays\, Jan. 18\, 25Feb. 1\, 8\, 15\, 22 \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:30 PM Eastern (4:30 Central\, 3:30 Mountain\, 2:30 Pacific) \n\n\n\nDuration: \n\n\n\n45 minutes \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat if castles could suddenly appear? Or move altogether? What if a witch could turn you into an old lady? Or a dog? \n\n\n\nJoin Sophie Hatter\, the eldest of three sisters\, as her world is turned upside down. After an encounter with the Witch of the Waste\, Sophie is transformed into an old lady. Does this transformation give Sophie the freedom she’s always longed for? When she seeks shelter in the Wizard Howl’s magical moving castle\, she learns that he has his own demons to face. Sophie finds herself pulled into a twisty adventure—and along the way\, learns that you can’t always trust first impressions! \n\n\n\nWhen you join this Book Club\, together we’ll read the classic\, Howl’s Moving Castle—and follow Sophie as she tries to untangle the enchantment surrounding her. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the characters\, themes\, and conflict within the story—and have so much fun diving into this whimsical world! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes this Club Special…\n\n\n\nIt’s a Classic \n\n\n\nHowl’s Moving Castle is an international bestseller and is the source material for the Academy Award-nominated Studio Ghibli film by the same name. Though it is the source material\, the book and movie are quite different from one another. \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love reading and learning! \n\n\n\nYour Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (Master of Fine Arts) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Book Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all of the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and podcaster with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University. \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students and books\, Ms. Schuett has started a second master’s program to earn her MS in Library and Information Science. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.orgISBN-10: 0061478784ISBN-13: 978-0061478789\n\n\n\n(From Amazon)  \n\n\n\nThis entrancing classic fantasy novel is filled with surprises at every turn. An international bestseller\, this much-loved book is the source for the Academy Award nominee for Best Animated Feature. \n\n\n\nSophie has the great misfortune of being the eldest of three daughters\, destined to fail miserably should she ever leave home to seek her fate. But when she unwittingly attracts the ire of the Witch of the Waste\, Sophie finds herself under a horrid spell that transforms her into an old lady. Her only chance at breaking it lies in the ever-moving castle in the hills: the Wizard Howl’s castle. \n\n\n\nTo untangle the enchantment\, Sophie must handle the heartless Howl\, strike a bargain with a fire demon\, and meet the Witch of the Waste head-on. Along the way\, she discovers that there’s far more to Howl—and herself—than first meets the eye. \n\n\n\nIn this giant jigsaw puzzle of a fantasy\, people and things are never quite what they seem. Destinies are intertwined\, identities exchanged\, lovers confused. The Witch has placed a spell on Howl. Does the clue to breaking it lie in a famous poem? And what will happen to Sophie Hatter when she enters Howl’s castle? \n\n\n\nAll fans of classic fantasy books deserve the pleasure of reading those by Diana Wynne Jones\, whose acclaim included the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement. As Neil Gaiman stated\, she was “quite simply the best writer for children of her generation.” \n\n\n\nAge Range: 8 – 14 years old \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nSome of the themes and situations in the story may be challenging for some readers. \n\n\n\nSuitors: Sophie is the eldest of her sisters at 18\, but all three of them are being pursued by suitors of varying ages. This is not overt\, but something to be aware of.Aging: Sophie is turned into a 90-year-old woman\, so we’ll discuss what it must be like to be a young woman in an old body.Alcohol: Howl does become drunk\, but the ill-effects the next morning serve as a kind of warning.Language: There is mild cursing (i.e. damn).Magic: This is a fantasy world with mention of black magic\, witches\, and a fire demon.\n\n\n\nWe will discuss these topics with care. There may also be some challenging vocabulary that we discuss together in the Club; readers are encouraged to bring up vocabulary words for discussion in our time together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts as they pop up – and together\, we’ll discuss the concepts from the reading and the work we did on the prompts as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together. \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Chapters 1-4Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 5-8Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 9-12Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 13-15Week 5: Discussion – Chapters 16-18Week 6: Discussion – Chapters 19-21\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nHowl’s Moving CastleBy Diana Wynne Jones\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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CATEGORIES:Junior Writers Club
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SUMMARY:Howl’s Moving Castle
DESCRIPTION:Howl’s Moving Castle\n\n\n\nBy Diana Wynne Jones \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nWednesdays\, Jan. 18\, 25Feb. 1\, 8\, 15\, 22 \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:30 PM Eastern (4:30 Central\, 3:30 Mountain\, 2:30 Pacific) \n\n\n\nDuration: \n\n\n\n45 minutes \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat if castles could suddenly appear? Or move altogether? What if a witch could turn you into an old lady? Or a dog? \n\n\n\nJoin Sophie Hatter\, the eldest of three sisters\, as her world is turned upside down. After an encounter with the Witch of the Waste\, Sophie is transformed into an old lady. Does this transformation give Sophie the freedom she’s always longed for? When she seeks shelter in the Wizard Howl’s magical moving castle\, she learns that he has his own demons to face. Sophie finds herself pulled into a twisty adventure—and along the way\, learns that you can’t always trust first impressions! \n\n\n\nWhen you join this Book Club\, together we’ll read the classic\, Howl’s Moving Castle—and follow Sophie as she tries to untangle the enchantment surrounding her. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the characters\, themes\, and conflict within the story—and have so much fun diving into this whimsical world! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes this Club Special…\n\n\n\nIt’s a Classic \n\n\n\nHowl’s Moving Castle is an international bestseller and is the source material for the Academy Award-nominated Studio Ghibli film by the same name. Though it is the source material\, the book and movie are quite different from one another. \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love reading and learning! \n\n\n\nYour Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (Master of Fine Arts) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Book Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all of the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and podcaster with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University. \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students and books\, Ms. Schuett has started a second master’s program to earn her MS in Library and Information Science. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.orgISBN-10: 0061478784ISBN-13: 978-0061478789\n\n\n\n(From Amazon)  \n\n\n\nThis entrancing classic fantasy novel is filled with surprises at every turn. An international bestseller\, this much-loved book is the source for the Academy Award nominee for Best Animated Feature. \n\n\n\nSophie has the great misfortune of being the eldest of three daughters\, destined to fail miserably should she ever leave home to seek her fate. But when she unwittingly attracts the ire of the Witch of the Waste\, Sophie finds herself under a horrid spell that transforms her into an old lady. Her only chance at breaking it lies in the ever-moving castle in the hills: the Wizard Howl’s castle. \n\n\n\nTo untangle the enchantment\, Sophie must handle the heartless Howl\, strike a bargain with a fire demon\, and meet the Witch of the Waste head-on. Along the way\, she discovers that there’s far more to Howl—and herself—than first meets the eye. \n\n\n\nIn this giant jigsaw puzzle of a fantasy\, people and things are never quite what they seem. Destinies are intertwined\, identities exchanged\, lovers confused. The Witch has placed a spell on Howl. Does the clue to breaking it lie in a famous poem? And what will happen to Sophie Hatter when she enters Howl’s castle? \n\n\n\nAll fans of classic fantasy books deserve the pleasure of reading those by Diana Wynne Jones\, whose acclaim included the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement. As Neil Gaiman stated\, she was “quite simply the best writer for children of her generation.” \n\n\n\nAge Range: 8 – 14 years old \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nSome of the themes and situations in the story may be challenging for some readers. \n\n\n\nSuitors: Sophie is the eldest of her sisters at 18\, but all three of them are being pursued by suitors of varying ages. This is not overt\, but something to be aware of.Aging: Sophie is turned into a 90-year-old woman\, so we’ll discuss what it must be like to be a young woman in an old body.Alcohol: Howl does become drunk\, but the ill-effects the next morning serve as a kind of warning.Language: There is mild cursing (i.e. damn).Magic: This is a fantasy world with mention of black magic\, witches\, and a fire demon.\n\n\n\nWe will discuss these topics with care. There may also be some challenging vocabulary that we discuss together in the Club; readers are encouraged to bring up vocabulary words for discussion in our time together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts as they pop up – and together\, we’ll discuss the concepts from the reading and the work we did on the prompts as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together. \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Chapters 1-4Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 5-8Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 9-12Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 13-15Week 5: Discussion – Chapters 16-18Week 6: Discussion – Chapters 19-21\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nHowl’s Moving CastleBy Diana Wynne Jones\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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SUMMARY:Howl’s Moving Castle
DESCRIPTION:Howl’s Moving Castle\n\n\n\nBy Diana Wynne Jones \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nWednesdays\, Jan. 18\, 25Feb. 1\, 8\, 15\, 22 \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:30 PM Eastern (4:30 Central\, 3:30 Mountain\, 2:30 Pacific) \n\n\n\nDuration: \n\n\n\n45 minutes \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat if castles could suddenly appear? Or move altogether? What if a witch could turn you into an old lady? Or a dog? \n\n\n\nJoin Sophie Hatter\, the eldest of three sisters\, as her world is turned upside down. After an encounter with the Witch of the Waste\, Sophie is transformed into an old lady. Does this transformation give Sophie the freedom she’s always longed for? When she seeks shelter in the Wizard Howl’s magical moving castle\, she learns that he has his own demons to face. Sophie finds herself pulled into a twisty adventure—and along the way\, learns that you can’t always trust first impressions! \n\n\n\nWhen you join this Book Club\, together we’ll read the classic\, Howl’s Moving Castle—and follow Sophie as she tries to untangle the enchantment surrounding her. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will analyze the characters\, themes\, and conflict within the story—and have so much fun diving into this whimsical world! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes this Club Special…\n\n\n\nIt’s a Classic \n\n\n\nHowl’s Moving Castle is an international bestseller and is the source material for the Academy Award-nominated Studio Ghibli film by the same name. Though it is the source material\, the book and movie are quite different from one another. \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love reading and learning! \n\n\n\nYour Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (Master of Fine Arts) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Book Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for reading while learning how to dig deeper into all of the different parts of writing and creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and podcaster with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University. \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students and books\, Ms. Schuett has started a second master’s program to earn her MS in Library and Information Science. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.orgISBN-10: 0061478784ISBN-13: 978-0061478789\n\n\n\n(From Amazon)  \n\n\n\nThis entrancing classic fantasy novel is filled with surprises at every turn. An international bestseller\, this much-loved book is the source for the Academy Award nominee for Best Animated Feature. \n\n\n\nSophie has the great misfortune of being the eldest of three daughters\, destined to fail miserably should she ever leave home to seek her fate. But when she unwittingly attracts the ire of the Witch of the Waste\, Sophie finds herself under a horrid spell that transforms her into an old lady. Her only chance at breaking it lies in the ever-moving castle in the hills: the Wizard Howl’s castle. \n\n\n\nTo untangle the enchantment\, Sophie must handle the heartless Howl\, strike a bargain with a fire demon\, and meet the Witch of the Waste head-on. Along the way\, she discovers that there’s far more to Howl—and herself—than first meets the eye. \n\n\n\nIn this giant jigsaw puzzle of a fantasy\, people and things are never quite what they seem. Destinies are intertwined\, identities exchanged\, lovers confused. The Witch has placed a spell on Howl. Does the clue to breaking it lie in a famous poem? And what will happen to Sophie Hatter when she enters Howl’s castle? \n\n\n\nAll fans of classic fantasy books deserve the pleasure of reading those by Diana Wynne Jones\, whose acclaim included the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement. As Neil Gaiman stated\, she was “quite simply the best writer for children of her generation.” \n\n\n\nAge Range: 8 – 14 years old \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nSome of the themes and situations in the story may be challenging for some readers. \n\n\n\nSuitors: Sophie is the eldest of her sisters at 18\, but all three of them are being pursued by suitors of varying ages. This is not overt\, but something to be aware of.Aging: Sophie is turned into a 90-year-old woman\, so we’ll discuss what it must be like to be a young woman in an old body.Alcohol: Howl does become drunk\, but the ill-effects the next morning serve as a kind of warning.Language: There is mild cursing (i.e. damn).Magic: This is a fantasy world with mention of black magic\, witches\, and a fire demon.\n\n\n\nWe will discuss these topics with care. There may also be some challenging vocabulary that we discuss together in the Club; readers are encouraged to bring up vocabulary words for discussion in our time together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts as they pop up – and together\, we’ll discuss the concepts from the reading and the work we did on the prompts as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together. \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Discussion – Chapters 1-4Week 2: Discussion – Chapters 5-8Week 3: Discussion – Chapters 9-12Week 4: Discussion – Chapters 13-15Week 5: Discussion – Chapters 16-18Week 6: Discussion – Chapters 19-21\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nHowl’s Moving CastleBy Diana Wynne Jones\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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CATEGORIES:Junior Writers Club
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SUMMARY:How to be a Young #Writer
DESCRIPTION:How to be a Young #Writer\n\n\n\n A “Little House on the Prairie” Series Book\n\n\n\nBy Christopher Edge \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nThursdays\, November 10\, 17\, December 1\, 8\, 15\, & 22 (please note that we do not meet Nov 24) \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:30 PM Eastern (4:30 Central\, 3:30 Mountain\, 2:30 Pacific) \n\n\n\nDuration: \n\n\n\n45 minutes \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome and be a part\, to increase creativity\, critical thinking\, and writing skills! \n\n\n\nDoes your student enjoy writing stories?Has your student ever thought about writing a novel? A play? A videogame?Are you looking for a way to nourish and encourage your student’s creativity in a fun and enjoyable way?  \n\n\n\nIn this Creative Writing Book Club\, you’ll enjoy working through all the steps of becoming a better writer! \n\n\n\nWe’ll start with how to plan and plot (for brainstorming strong ideas)\, how to develop characters and setting (for creativity\, critical thinking\, and completeness of our ideas)\, and we’ll even talk about the different ways creative writing is used in the world today (someone has to write those videogame scripts!). Together\, we’ll complete the workbook How to be a Young #Writer—a fun\, skills-based book giving our Club a “writing class” feel\, to help writers become confident – AND\, along the way\, we’ll learn about exciting ways to use creative writing in the “real world”! \n\n\n\nThere are no prerequisites for this club (if your student has a love of writing and wants to learn more\, this club is just for you!). Together\, we’ll learn about the ins and outs of creativity and the writing process… then\, together in our Club time\, we’ll share the excitement and joy of our discoveries. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will have so much fun learning about writing and creativity! Come join us! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes this Club Special…\n\n\n\nIt’s a led by a writer! How to be a Young #Writer is a book written for young writers—and because Ms. Schuett has a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, has been teaching young writers for years\, and has been writing since she was in the fourth grade (she knows what it’s like to have creativity bubbling up inside yet not know “where to go from there”)… you can be assured\, this Club will help you become a better writer!If for you\, it’s time to learn how to make writing fun and easy—then this Club is perfect! \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience\, to help your child learn to love writing and learning! As mentioned above\, your Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (Master of Fine Arts) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Writing Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for writing while learning how to dig deeper into all the different parts of creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and teacher with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University. \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students\, Ms. Schuett also loves her role as an Literary Guide for our True North Book Clubs—she is thrilled to discover the joy of reading and literary understanding with students of all ages! \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.orgISBN-10: 0198376480ISBN-13: 978-0198376484\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) This book will get you started on your writing journey. It gives practical advice on beating the fear of the blank page\, plot structuring\, choosing a viewpoint\, creating characters\, writing killer openings and perfect endings. It will support you as you start writing and keep you going through to getting people reading your stories. \n\n\n\nAge Range – 11 years and up\, grades 6 – 9 \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nWriting is a deeply personal experience\, and students will be asked to create ideas from their imagination or experiences\, then write their ideas.  We encourage creativity and “out of the box ideas” from all students. As Club leaders\, we like to say\, “Creativity cannot be ‘bad’… it simply may need to be tweaked!” \n\n\n\nYour students may or may not be comfortable sharing their writing – whether it be with a parent or the group. We are sensitive to students’ needs for affirmation with personal creativity\, and if your student doesn’t want to share in class\, we will work with what is best for the student as communicated by the parent. However\, sharing writing in a safe and positive place is what we’re all about – and you can communicate that safety to the student! \n\n\n\nThe most important purposes of this Club are to get your student’s ideas flowing\, to encourage writing and creativity\, and to show your student how to critically think through ideation in writing. \n\n\n\nFinally\, because this is a Club with classes on creativity and personal writing\, students may write within a wide range of ideas. If a concerning topic comes up in the Writing Club (e.g.\, not age-appropriate ideas\, or topics containing PG-13 content such as violence)\, your Guide will immediately guide the topic away from the offending issue to appropriate ideas\, and parents will be notified appropriately. Our goal is to encourage healthy creativity that supports the student AND you and your family. We’re here to support you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts as they pop up – and together\, we’ll discuss the concepts from the reading and the work we did on the prompts as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together. \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Reading – Pages 6 – 27Week 2: Reading – Pages 28 – 51Week 3: Reading – Pages 52 – 75Week 4: Reading – Pages 76 – 99Week 5: Reading: – Pages 100 – 129Week 6: Reading – Pages 130 – 157\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nHow to be a Young #WriterBy Christopher Edge\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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CATEGORIES:Junior Writers Club
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SUMMARY:How to be a Young #Writer
DESCRIPTION:How to be a Young #Writer\n\n\n\nBy Christopher Edge \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nThursdays\, November 10\, 17\, December 1\, 8\, 15\, & 22 (please note that we do not meet Nov 24) \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:30 PM Eastern (4:30 Central\, 3:30 Mountain\, 2:30 Pacific) \n\n\n\nDuration: \n\n\n\n45 minutes \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome and be a part\, to increase creativity\, critical thinking\, and writing skills! \n\n\n\nDoes your student enjoy writing stories?Has your student ever thought about writing a novel? A play? A videogame?Are you looking for a way to nourish and encourage your student’s creativity in a fun and enjoyable way?  \n\n\n\nIn this Creative Writing Book Club\, you’ll enjoy working through all the steps of becoming a better writer! \n\n\n\nWe’ll start with how to plan and plot (for brainstorming strong ideas)\, how to develop characters and setting (for creativity\, critical thinking\, and completeness of our ideas)\, and we’ll even talk about the different ways creative writing is used in the world today (someone has to write those videogame scripts!). Together\, we’ll complete the workbook How to be a Young #Writer—a fun\, skills-based book giving our Club a “writing class” feel\, to help writers become confident – AND\, along the way\, we’ll learn about exciting ways to use creative writing in the “real world”! \n\n\n\nThere are no prerequisites for this club (if your student has a love of writing and wants to learn more\, this club is just for you!). Together\, we’ll learn about the ins and outs of creativity and the writing process… then\, together in our Club time\, we’ll share the excitement and joy of our discoveries. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will have so much fun learning about writing and creativity! Come join us! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes this Club Special…\n\n\n\nIt’s a led by a writer! How to be a Young #Writer is a book written for young writers—and because Ms. Schuett has a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, has been teaching young writers for years\, and has been writing since she was in the fourth grade (she knows what it’s like to have creativity bubbling up inside yet not know “where to go from there”)… you can be assured\, this Club will help you become a better writer!If for you\, it’s time to learn how to make writing fun and easy—then this Club is perfect! \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience\, to help your child learn to love writing and learning! As mentioned above\, your Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (Master of Fine Arts) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Writing Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for writing while learning how to dig deeper into all the different parts of creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and teacher with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University. \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students\, Ms. Schuett also loves her role as an Literary Guide for our True North Book Clubs—she is thrilled to discover the joy of reading and literary understanding with students of all ages! \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Amazon.comISBN-10: 0198376480ISBN-13: 978-0198376484\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) This book will get you started on your writing journey. It gives practical advice on beating the fear of the blank page\, plot structuring\, choosing a viewpoint\, creating characters\, writing killer openings and perfect endings. It will support you as you start writing and keep you going through to getting people reading your stories. \n\n\n\nAge Range – 11 years and up\, grades 6 – 9 \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nWriting is a deeply personal experience\, and students will be asked to create ideas from their imagination or experiences\, then write their ideas.  We encourage creativity and “out of the box ideas” from all students. As Club leaders\, we like to say\, “Creativity cannot be ‘bad’… it simply may need to be tweaked!” \n\n\n\nYour students may or may not be comfortable sharing their writing – whether it be with a parent or the group. We are sensitive to students’ needs for affirmation with personal creativity\, and if your student doesn’t want to share in class\, we will work with what is best for the student as communicated by the parent. However\, sharing writing in a safe and positive place is what we’re all about – and you can communicate that safety to the student! \n\n\n\nThe most important purposes of this Club are to get your student’s ideas flowing\, to encourage writing and creativity\, and to show your student how to critically think through ideation in writing. \n\n\n\nFinally\, because this is a Club with classes on creativity and personal writing\, students may write within a wide range of ideas. If a concerning topic comes up in the Writing Club (e.g.\, not age-appropriate ideas\, or topics containing PG-13 content such as violence)\, your Guide will immediately guide the topic away from the offending issue to appropriate ideas\, and parents will be notified appropriately. Our goal is to encourage healthy creativity that supports the student AND you and your family. We’re here to support you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts as they pop up – and together\, we’ll discuss the concepts from the reading and the work we did on the prompts as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together. \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Reading – Pages 6 – 27Week 2: Reading – Pages 28 – 51Week 3: Reading – Pages 52 – 75Week 4: Reading – Pages 76 – 99Week 5: Reading: – Pages 100 – 129Week 6: Reading – Pages 130 – 157\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nHow to be a Young #WriterBy Christopher Edge\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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DESCRIPTION:How to be a Young #Writer\n\n\n\nBy Christopher Edge \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nThursdays\, November 10\, 17\, December 1\, 8\, 15\, & 22 (please note that we do not meet Nov 24) \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:30 PM Eastern (4:30 Central\, 3:30 Mountain\, 2:30 Pacific) \n\n\n\nDuration: \n\n\n\n45 minutes \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome and be a part\, to increase creativity\, critical thinking\, and writing skills! \n\n\n\nDoes your student enjoy writing stories?Has your student ever thought about writing a novel? A play? A videogame?Are you looking for a way to nourish and encourage your student’s creativity in a fun and enjoyable way?  \n\n\n\nIn this Creative Writing Book Club\, you’ll enjoy working through all the steps of becoming a better writer! \n\n\n\nWe’ll start with how to plan and plot (for brainstorming strong ideas)\, how to develop characters and setting (for creativity\, critical thinking\, and completeness of our ideas)\, and we’ll even talk about the different ways creative writing is used in the world today (someone has to write those videogame scripts!). Together\, we’ll complete the workbook How to be a Young #Writer—a fun\, skills-based book giving our Club a “writing class” feel\, to help writers become confident – AND\, along the way\, we’ll learn about exciting ways to use creative writing in the “real world”! \n\n\n\nThere are no prerequisites for this club (if your student has a love of writing and wants to learn more\, this club is just for you!). Together\, we’ll learn about the ins and outs of creativity and the writing process… then\, together in our Club time\, we’ll share the excitement and joy of our discoveries. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will have so much fun learning about writing and creativity! Come join us! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes this Club Special…\n\n\n\nIt’s a led by a writer! How to be a Young #Writer is a book written for young writers—and because Ms. Schuett has a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, has been teaching young writers for years\, and has been writing since she was in the fourth grade (she knows what it’s like to have creativity bubbling up inside yet not know “where to go from there”)… you can be assured\, this Club will help you become a better writer!If for you\, it’s time to learn how to make writing fun and easy—then this Club is perfect! \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience\, to help your child learn to love writing and learning! As mentioned above\, your Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (Master of Fine Arts) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Writing Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for writing while learning how to dig deeper into all the different parts of creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and teacher with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University. \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students\, Ms. Schuett also loves her role as an Literary Guide for our True North Book Clubs—she is thrilled to discover the joy of reading and literary understanding with students of all ages! \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Amazon.comISBN-10: 0198376480ISBN-13: 978-0198376484\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) This book will get you started on your writing journey. It gives practical advice on beating the fear of the blank page\, plot structuring\, choosing a viewpoint\, creating characters\, writing killer openings and perfect endings. It will support you as you start writing and keep you going through to getting people reading your stories. \n\n\n\nAge Range – 11 years and up\, grades 6 – 9 \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nWriting is a deeply personal experience\, and students will be asked to create ideas from their imagination or experiences\, then write their ideas.  We encourage creativity and “out of the box ideas” from all students. As Club leaders\, we like to say\, “Creativity cannot be ‘bad’… it simply may need to be tweaked!” \n\n\n\nYour students may or may not be comfortable sharing their writing – whether it be with a parent or the group. We are sensitive to students’ needs for affirmation with personal creativity\, and if your student doesn’t want to share in class\, we will work with what is best for the student as communicated by the parent. However\, sharing writing in a safe and positive place is what we’re all about – and you can communicate that safety to the student! \n\n\n\nThe most important purposes of this Club are to get your student’s ideas flowing\, to encourage writing and creativity\, and to show your student how to critically think through ideation in writing. \n\n\n\nFinally\, because this is a Club with classes on creativity and personal writing\, students may write within a wide range of ideas. If a concerning topic comes up in the Writing Club (e.g.\, not age-appropriate ideas\, or topics containing PG-13 content such as violence)\, your Guide will immediately guide the topic away from the offending issue to appropriate ideas\, and parents will be notified appropriately. Our goal is to encourage healthy creativity that supports the student AND you and your family. We’re here to support you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts as they pop up – and together\, we’ll discuss the concepts from the reading and the work we did on the prompts as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together. \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Reading – Pages 6 – 27Week 2: Reading – Pages 28 – 51Week 3: Reading – Pages 52 – 75Week 4: Reading – Pages 76 – 99Week 5: Reading: – Pages 100 – 129Week 6: Reading – Pages 130 – 157\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nHow to be a Young #WriterBy Christopher Edge\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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DESCRIPTION:How to be a Young #Writer\n\n\n\nBy Christopher Edge \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nThursdays\, November 10\, 17\, December 1\, 8\, 15\, & 22 (please note that we do not meet Nov 24) \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:30 PM Eastern (4:30 Central\, 3:30 Mountain\, 2:30 Pacific) \n\n\n\nDuration: \n\n\n\n45 minutes \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome and be a part\, to increase creativity\, critical thinking\, and writing skills! \n\n\n\nDoes your student enjoy writing stories?Has your student ever thought about writing a novel? A play? A videogame?Are you looking for a way to nourish and encourage your student’s creativity in a fun and enjoyable way?  \n\n\n\nIn this Creative Writing Book Club\, you’ll enjoy working through all the steps of becoming a better writer! \n\n\n\nWe’ll start with how to plan and plot (for brainstorming strong ideas)\, how to develop characters and setting (for creativity\, critical thinking\, and completeness of our ideas)\, and we’ll even talk about the different ways creative writing is used in the world today (someone has to write those videogame scripts!). Together\, we’ll complete the workbook How to be a Young #Writer—a fun\, skills-based book giving our Club a “writing class” feel\, to help writers become confident – AND\, along the way\, we’ll learn about exciting ways to use creative writing in the “real world”! \n\n\n\nThere are no prerequisites for this club (if your student has a love of writing and wants to learn more\, this club is just for you!). Together\, we’ll learn about the ins and outs of creativity and the writing process… then\, together in our Club time\, we’ll share the excitement and joy of our discoveries. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will have so much fun learning about writing and creativity! Come join us! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes this Club Special…\n\n\n\nIt’s a led by a writer! How to be a Young #Writer is a book written for young writers—and because Ms. Schuett has a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, has been teaching young writers for years\, and has been writing since she was in the fourth grade (she knows what it’s like to have creativity bubbling up inside yet not know “where to go from there”)… you can be assured\, this Club will help you become a better writer!If for you\, it’s time to learn how to make writing fun and easy—then this Club is perfect! \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience\, to help your child learn to love writing and learning! As mentioned above\, your Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (Master of Fine Arts) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Writing Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for writing while learning how to dig deeper into all the different parts of creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and teacher with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University. \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students\, Ms. Schuett also loves her role as an Literary Guide for our True North Book Clubs—she is thrilled to discover the joy of reading and literary understanding with students of all ages! \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Amazon.comISBN-10: 0198376480ISBN-13: 978-0198376484\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) This book will get you started on your writing journey. It gives practical advice on beating the fear of the blank page\, plot structuring\, choosing a viewpoint\, creating characters\, writing killer openings and perfect endings. It will support you as you start writing and keep you going through to getting people reading your stories. \n\n\n\nAge Range – 11 years and up\, grades 6 – 9 \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nWriting is a deeply personal experience\, and students will be asked to create ideas from their imagination or experiences\, then write their ideas.  We encourage creativity and “out of the box ideas” from all students. As Club leaders\, we like to say\, “Creativity cannot be ‘bad’… it simply may need to be tweaked!” \n\n\n\nYour students may or may not be comfortable sharing their writing – whether it be with a parent or the group. We are sensitive to students’ needs for affirmation with personal creativity\, and if your student doesn’t want to share in class\, we will work with what is best for the student as communicated by the parent. However\, sharing writing in a safe and positive place is what we’re all about – and you can communicate that safety to the student! \n\n\n\nThe most important purposes of this Club are to get your student’s ideas flowing\, to encourage writing and creativity\, and to show your student how to critically think through ideation in writing. \n\n\n\nFinally\, because this is a Club with classes on creativity and personal writing\, students may write within a wide range of ideas. If a concerning topic comes up in the Writing Club (e.g.\, not age-appropriate ideas\, or topics containing PG-13 content such as violence)\, your Guide will immediately guide the topic away from the offending issue to appropriate ideas\, and parents will be notified appropriately. Our goal is to encourage healthy creativity that supports the student AND you and your family. We’re here to support you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts as they pop up – and together\, we’ll discuss the concepts from the reading and the work we did on the prompts as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together. \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Reading – Pages 6 – 27Week 2: Reading – Pages 28 – 51Week 3: Reading – Pages 52 – 75Week 4: Reading – Pages 76 – 99Week 5: Reading: – Pages 100 – 129Week 6: Reading – Pages 130 – 157\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nHow to be a Young #WriterBy Christopher Edge\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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DESCRIPTION:How to be a Young #Writer\n\n\n\nBy Christopher Edge \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nThursdays\, November 10\, 17\, December 1\, 8\, 15\, & 22 (please note that we do not meet Nov 24) \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:30 PM Eastern (4:30 Central\, 3:30 Mountain\, 2:30 Pacific) \n\n\n\nDuration: \n\n\n\n45 minutes \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome and be a part\, to increase creativity\, critical thinking\, and writing skills! \n\n\n\nDoes your student enjoy writing stories?Has your student ever thought about writing a novel? A play? A videogame?Are you looking for a way to nourish and encourage your student’s creativity in a fun and enjoyable way?  \n\n\n\nIn this Creative Writing Book Club\, you’ll enjoy working through all the steps of becoming a better writer! \n\n\n\nWe’ll start with how to plan and plot (for brainstorming strong ideas)\, how to develop characters and setting (for creativity\, critical thinking\, and completeness of our ideas)\, and we’ll even talk about the different ways creative writing is used in the world today (someone has to write those videogame scripts!). Together\, we’ll complete the workbook How to be a Young #Writer—a fun\, skills-based book giving our Club a “writing class” feel\, to help writers become confident – AND\, along the way\, we’ll learn about exciting ways to use creative writing in the “real world”! \n\n\n\nThere are no prerequisites for this club (if your student has a love of writing and wants to learn more\, this club is just for you!). Together\, we’ll learn about the ins and outs of creativity and the writing process… then\, together in our Club time\, we’ll share the excitement and joy of our discoveries. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will have so much fun learning about writing and creativity! Come join us! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes this Club Special…\n\n\n\nIt’s a led by a writer! How to be a Young #Writer is a book written for young writers—and because Ms. Schuett has a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, has been teaching young writers for years\, and has been writing since she was in the fourth grade (she knows what it’s like to have creativity bubbling up inside yet not know “where to go from there”)… you can be assured\, this Club will help you become a better writer!If for you\, it’s time to learn how to make writing fun and easy—then this Club is perfect! \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience\, to help your child learn to love writing and learning! As mentioned above\, your Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (Master of Fine Arts) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Writing Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for writing while learning how to dig deeper into all the different parts of creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and teacher with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University. \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students\, Ms. Schuett also loves her role as an Literary Guide for our True North Book Clubs—she is thrilled to discover the joy of reading and literary understanding with students of all ages! \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Amazon.comISBN-10: 0198376480ISBN-13: 978-0198376484\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) This book will get you started on your writing journey. It gives practical advice on beating the fear of the blank page\, plot structuring\, choosing a viewpoint\, creating characters\, writing killer openings and perfect endings. It will support you as you start writing and keep you going through to getting people reading your stories. \n\n\n\nAge Range – 11 years and up\, grades 6 – 9 \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nWriting is a deeply personal experience\, and students will be asked to create ideas from their imagination or experiences\, then write their ideas.  We encourage creativity and “out of the box ideas” from all students. As Club leaders\, we like to say\, “Creativity cannot be ‘bad’… it simply may need to be tweaked!” \n\n\n\nYour students may or may not be comfortable sharing their writing – whether it be with a parent or the group. We are sensitive to students’ needs for affirmation with personal creativity\, and if your student doesn’t want to share in class\, we will work with what is best for the student as communicated by the parent. However\, sharing writing in a safe and positive place is what we’re all about – and you can communicate that safety to the student! \n\n\n\nThe most important purposes of this Club are to get your student’s ideas flowing\, to encourage writing and creativity\, and to show your student how to critically think through ideation in writing. \n\n\n\nFinally\, because this is a Club with classes on creativity and personal writing\, students may write within a wide range of ideas. If a concerning topic comes up in the Writing Club (e.g.\, not age-appropriate ideas\, or topics containing PG-13 content such as violence)\, your Guide will immediately guide the topic away from the offending issue to appropriate ideas\, and parents will be notified appropriately. Our goal is to encourage healthy creativity that supports the student AND you and your family. We’re here to support you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts as they pop up – and together\, we’ll discuss the concepts from the reading and the work we did on the prompts as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together. \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Reading – Pages 6 – 27Week 2: Reading – Pages 28 – 51Week 3: Reading – Pages 52 – 75Week 4: Reading – Pages 76 – 99Week 5: Reading: – Pages 100 – 129Week 6: Reading – Pages 130 – 157\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nHow to be a Young #WriterBy Christopher Edge\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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SUMMARY:How to be a Young #Writer
DESCRIPTION:How to be a Young #Writer\n\n\n\nBy Christopher Edge \n\n\n\nThis is a How-To-Write Educational Club!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecorded Club\n\n\n\nBuy a recording of this club to view at any time! \n\n\n\nRead below for details… \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\nGet six classes of learning\, writing exercises\, and more for just $37! \n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome and be a part\, to increase creativity\, critical thinking\, and writing skills! \n\n\n\nDoes your student enjoy writing stories?Has your student ever thought about writing a novel? A play? A videogame?Are you looking for a way to nourish and encourage your student’s creativity in a fun and enjoyable way?  \n\n\n\nIn this Creative Writing Book Club\, you’ll enjoy working through all the steps of becoming a better writer! \n\n\n\nWe’ll start with how to plan and plot (for brainstorming strong ideas)\, how to develop characters and setting (for creativity\, critical thinking\, and completeness of our ideas)\, and we’ll even talk about the different ways creative writing is used in the world today (someone has to write those videogame scripts!). Together\, we’ll complete the workbook How to be a Young #Writer—a fun\, skills-based book giving our Club a “writing class” feel\, to help writers become confident – AND\, along the way\, we’ll learn about exciting ways to use creative writing in the “real world”! \n\n\n\nThere are no prerequisites for this club (if your student has a love of writing and wants to learn more\, this club is just for you!). Together\, we’ll learn about the ins and outs of creativity and the writing process… then\, together in our Club time\, we’ll share the excitement and joy of our discoveries. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will have so much fun learning about writing and creativity! Come join us! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes this Club Special…\n\n\n\nIt’s a led by a writer! How to be a Young #Writer is a book written for young writers—and because Ms. Schuett has a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, has been teaching young writers for years\, and has been writing since she was in the fourth grade (she knows what it’s like to have creativity bubbling up inside yet not know “where to go from there”)… you can be assured\, this Club will help you become a better writer!If for you\, it’s time to learn how to make writing fun and easy—then this Club is perfect! \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience\, to help your child learn to love writing and learning! As mentioned above\, your Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (Master of Fine Arts) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Writing Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for writing while learning how to dig deeper into all the different parts of creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and teacher with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University. \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students\, Ms. Schuett also loves her role as an Literary Guide for our True North Book Clubs—she is thrilled to discover the joy of reading and literary understanding with students of all ages! \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Amazon.comISBN-10: 0198376480ISBN-13: 978-0198376484\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) This book will get you started on your writing journey. It gives practical advice on beating the fear of the blank page\, plot structuring\, choosing a viewpoint\, creating characters\, writing killer openings and perfect endings. It will support you as you start writing and keep you going through to getting people reading your stories. \n\n\n\nAge Range – 11 years and up\, grades 6 – 9 \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nWriting is a deeply personal experience\, and students will be asked to create ideas from their imagination or experiences\, then write their ideas.  We encourage creativity and “out of the box ideas” from all students. As Club leaders\, we like to say\, “Creativity cannot be ‘bad’… it simply may need to be tweaked!” \n\n\n\nYour students may or may not be comfortable sharing their writing – whether it be with a parent or the group. We are sensitive to students’ needs for affirmation with personal creativity\, and if your student doesn’t want to share in class\, we will work with what is best for the student as communicated by the parent. However\, sharing writing in a safe and positive place is what we’re all about – and you can communicate that safety to the student! \n\n\n\nThe most important purposes of this Club are to get your student’s ideas flowing\, to encourage writing and creativity\, and to show your student how to critically think through ideation in writing. \n\n\n\nFinally\, because this is a Club with classes on creativity and personal writing\, students may write within a wide range of ideas. If a concerning topic comes up in the Writing Club (e.g.\, not age-appropriate ideas\, or topics containing PG-13 content such as violence)\, your Guide will immediately guide the topic away from the offending issue to appropriate ideas\, and parents will be notified appropriately. Our goal is to encourage healthy creativity that supports the student AND you and your family. We’re here to support you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts as they pop up – and together\, we’ll discuss the concepts from the reading and the work we did on the prompts as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together. \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Reading – Pages 6 – 27Week 2: Reading – Pages 28 – 51Week 3: Reading – Pages 52 – 75Week 4: Reading – Pages 76 – 99Week 5: Reading: – Pages 100 – 129Week 6: Reading – Pages 130 – 157\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecordings\n\n\n\n\nHow to be a Young #WriterBy Christopher Edge\n\n\n\n	\n\n		\n		\n			$37.00 – Purchase Checkout\n							\n					\n						\n							\n						\n						Added to cart
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SUMMARY:Secrets of Storytelling Part 3 - The End
DESCRIPTION:Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids\n\n\n\nPart 3 – The End\, for 3rd through 6th grade students\n\n\n\nBy Natalie Rompella \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nThursdays\, September 15\, 29\, & October 6 (please note that we skip Sept 22)  \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:30 – 6:15 PM Eastern (4:30 Central\, 3:30 Mountain\, 2:30 Pacific) \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes your student love reading and have a creative mind? Does your student want to write his or her own stories – but doesn’t know where to start? And (perhaps most importantly) would you like your student to grab onto a love of writing – right now – getting skilled and confident with writing before middle and high school in a fun and enjoyable way? \n\n\n\nThis Creative Writing Club is Part 3 of a series – and we’d love for you to join in! In Part 1\, “The Beginning\,” we worked through how to get started on writing a story. In Part 2\, “The Middle\,” we learned about how to create a story’s characters\, plot\, setting\, and dialogue. In this Club\, you’ll join Ms. Schuett to complete the the workbook\, Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids—which is all about finishing a fiction story. This fun\, skills-based club with “writing classes” helps your writer become confident – AND\, along the way\, we’ll learn about how stories in literature “work”! \n\n\n\nThere are no prerequisites for this club! Even if your student didn’t participate in Parts 1 and 2\, you are welcome to join in on Part 3\, “The End” – and revisit Parts 1 and 2 in the recorded Clubs. And even the writer of the workbook\, Ms. Natalie Rompella\, tells our young writers to use the workbook in any order that they’d like! \n\n\n\nIn the Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids Club\, each week\, you’ll follow the writing prompts\, learn how to think and write well\, practice putting your ideas to paper\, and then share the creativity together in Club. In this way\, we’ll “try out” new ways to write with excitement (and enjoyment!) and become better writers. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will have so much fun learning about writing and creativity along the way! Come join us! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Special\n\n\n\nIt’s led by a writer! Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids was written for young writers – and because Ms. Schuett has been writing since she was in the fourth grade\, she knows what it’s like to have creativity bubbling up inside yet not know “where to go from there” with the writing. It’s time to learn how to make writing fun and easy\, and this Club is perfect for just that… \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love writing and learning! Your Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (Master of Fine Arts) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Writing Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for writing while learning how to dig deeper into all the different parts of creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and teacher with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University.  \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett currently works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students\, she is excited to be in her role as an Instructor Access Instructor with Aquinas Writing Advantage. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.orgISBN-10: 1647391342ISBN-13: 978-1647391342\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve already written a ton of stories\, practice makes perfect when it comes to writing for kids. Build your skills the fun way with Secrets of Storytelling; it’s packed with dozens of short\, creative fiction prompts and plenty of space so you can write to your heart’s content. \n\n\n\nDon’t be afraid to think outside the box\, make mistakes\, and get weird with words! Prompts and fun activities about writing for kids inspire you to get creative and help you build intriguing plots\, strong characters\, and vivid settings for your stories. It’s time to unleash your inner author! \n\n\n\nAll books about writing for kids should include: \n\n\n\nFun activities―Explore engaging exercises that get your creativity flowing\, including brainstorming\, filling in the blanks\, and beyond.Tips on writing for kids―Learn simple strategies for crafting strong storylines\, and get pointers for overcoming writer’s block\, editing your work\, and more.Quotes for creativity―Discover inspirational and motivational quotes from famous writers.\n\n\n\nStep up your storytelling skills with the short\, creative fiction prompts and fun activities inside this book about writing for kids. \n\n\n\nAge Range – 8 – 12 years\, grades 3 – 6 \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nWriting is a deeply personal experience\, and students will be asked to create ideas from their imagination or experiences\, then write their ideas.  We encourage creativity and “out of the box ideas” from all students. As Club leaders\, we like to say\, “Creativity cannot be ‘bad’… it simply may need to be tweaked!” \n\n\n\nYour students may or may not be comfortable sharing their writing – whether it be with a parent or the group. We are sensitive to students’ needs for affirmation with personal creativity\, and if your student doesn’t want to share in class\, we will work with what is best for the student as communicated by the parent. However\, sharing writing in a safe and positive place is what we’re all about – and you can communicate that safety to the student! \n\n\n\nThe most important purposes of this Club are to get your student’s ideas flowing\, to encourage writing and creativity\, and to show your student how to critically think through ideation in writing.  \n\n\n\nFinally\, because this is a Club with classes on creativity and personal writing\, students may write within a wide range of ideas. If a concerning topic comes up in the Writing Club (e.g.\, not age-appropriate ideas\, or topics containing PG-13 content such as violence)\, your Guide will immediately guide the topic away from the offending issue to appropriate ideas\, and parents will be notified appropriately. Our goal is to encourage healthy creativity that supports the student AND you and your family. We’re here to support you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts to write – and together\, we’ll discuss the ideas and how to make them even clearer and more powerful\, as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together.  \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Reading – Pages 155 – 165 Week 2: Reading – Pages 166 – 173Week 3: Reading – Pages 174 – 181\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nSecrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kidsby Natalie Rompella\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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SUMMARY:Secrets of Storytelling Part 3 - The End
DESCRIPTION:Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids\n\n\n\nPart 3 – The End\, for 3rd through 6th grade students\n\n\n\nBy Natalie Rompella \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nThursdays\, September 15\, 29\, & October 6 (please note that we skip Sept 22)  \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:30 – 6:15 PM Eastern (4:30 Central\, 3:30 Mountain\, 2:30 Pacific) \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes your student love reading and have a creative mind? Does your student want to write his or her own stories – but doesn’t know where to start? And (perhaps most importantly) would you like your student to grab onto a love of writing – right now – getting skilled and confident with writing before middle and high school in a fun and enjoyable way? \n\n\n\nThis Creative Writing Club is Part 3 of a series – and we’d love for you to join in! In Part 1\, “The Beginning\,” we worked through how to get started on writing a story. In Part 2\, “The Middle\,” we learned about how to create a story’s characters\, plot\, setting\, and dialogue. In this Club\, you’ll join Ms. Schuett to complete the the workbook\, Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids—which is all about finishing a fiction story. This fun\, skills-based club with “writing classes” helps your writer become confident – AND\, along the way\, we’ll learn about how stories in literature “work”! \n\n\n\nThere are no prerequisites for this club! Even if your student didn’t participate in Parts 1 and 2\, you are welcome to join in on Part 3\, “The End” – and revisit Parts 1 and 2 in the recorded Clubs. And even the writer of the workbook\, Ms. Natalie Rompella\, tells our young writers to use the workbook in any order that they’d like! \n\n\n\nIn the Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids Club\, each week\, you’ll follow the writing prompts\, learn how to think and write well\, practice putting your ideas to paper\, and then share the creativity together in Club. In this way\, we’ll “try out” new ways to write with excitement (and enjoyment!) and become better writers. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will have so much fun learning about writing and creativity along the way! Come join us! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Special\n\n\n\nIt’s led by a writer! Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids was written for young writers – and because Ms. Schuett has been writing since she was in the fourth grade\, she knows what it’s like to have creativity bubbling up inside yet not know “where to go from there” with the writing. It’s time to learn how to make writing fun and easy\, and this Club is perfect for just that… \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love writing and learning! Your Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (Master of Fine Arts) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Writing Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for writing while learning how to dig deeper into all the different parts of creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and teacher with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University.  \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett currently works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students\, she is excited to be in her role as an Instructor Access Instructor with Aquinas Writing Advantage. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.orgISBN-10: 1647391342ISBN-13: 978-1647391342\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve already written a ton of stories\, practice makes perfect when it comes to writing for kids. Build your skills the fun way with Secrets of Storytelling; it’s packed with dozens of short\, creative fiction prompts and plenty of space so you can write to your heart’s content. \n\n\n\nDon’t be afraid to think outside the box\, make mistakes\, and get weird with words! Prompts and fun activities about writing for kids inspire you to get creative and help you build intriguing plots\, strong characters\, and vivid settings for your stories. It’s time to unleash your inner author! \n\n\n\nAll books about writing for kids should include: \n\n\n\nFun activities―Explore engaging exercises that get your creativity flowing\, including brainstorming\, filling in the blanks\, and beyond.Tips on writing for kids―Learn simple strategies for crafting strong storylines\, and get pointers for overcoming writer’s block\, editing your work\, and more.Quotes for creativity―Discover inspirational and motivational quotes from famous writers.\n\n\n\nStep up your storytelling skills with the short\, creative fiction prompts and fun activities inside this book about writing for kids. \n\n\n\nAge Range – 8 – 12 years\, grades 3 – 6 \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nWriting is a deeply personal experience\, and students will be asked to create ideas from their imagination or experiences\, then write their ideas.  We encourage creativity and “out of the box ideas” from all students. As Club leaders\, we like to say\, “Creativity cannot be ‘bad’… it simply may need to be tweaked!” \n\n\n\nYour students may or may not be comfortable sharing their writing – whether it be with a parent or the group. We are sensitive to students’ needs for affirmation with personal creativity\, and if your student doesn’t want to share in class\, we will work with what is best for the student as communicated by the parent. However\, sharing writing in a safe and positive place is what we’re all about – and you can communicate that safety to the student! \n\n\n\nThe most important purposes of this Club are to get your student’s ideas flowing\, to encourage writing and creativity\, and to show your student how to critically think through ideation in writing.  \n\n\n\nFinally\, because this is a Club with classes on creativity and personal writing\, students may write within a wide range of ideas. If a concerning topic comes up in the Writing Club (e.g.\, not age-appropriate ideas\, or topics containing PG-13 content such as violence)\, your Guide will immediately guide the topic away from the offending issue to appropriate ideas\, and parents will be notified appropriately. Our goal is to encourage healthy creativity that supports the student AND you and your family. We’re here to support you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts to write – and together\, we’ll discuss the ideas and how to make them even clearer and more powerful\, as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together.  \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Reading – Pages 155 – 165 Week 2: Reading – Pages 166 – 173Week 3: Reading – Pages 174 – 181\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nSecrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kidsby Natalie Rompella\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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SUMMARY:Secrets of Storytelling Part 3 - The End
DESCRIPTION:Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids\n\n\n\nPart 3 – The End\, for 3rd through 6th grade students\n\n\n\nBy Natalie Rompella \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecorded Club\n\n\n\nBuy a recording of this club to view at any time! \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes your student love reading and have a creative mind? Does your student want to write his or her own stories – but doesn’t know where to start? And (perhaps most importantly) would you like your student to grab onto a love of writing – right now – getting skilled and confident with writing before middle and high school in a fun and enjoyable way? \n\n\n\nThis Creative Writing Club is Part 3 of a series – and we’d love for you to join in! In Part 1\, “The Beginning\,” we worked through how to get started on writing a story. In Part 2\, “The Middle\,” we learned about how to create a story’s characters\, plot\, setting\, and dialogue. In this Club\, you’ll join Ms. Schuett to complete the the workbook\, Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids—which is all about finishing a fiction story. This fun\, skills-based club with “writing classes” helps your writer become confident – AND\, along the way\, we’ll learn about how stories in literature “work”! \n\n\n\nThere are no prerequisites for this club! Even if your student didn’t participate in Parts 1 and 2\, you are welcome to join in on Part 3\, “The End” – and revisit Parts 1 and 2 in the recorded Clubs. And even the writer of the workbook\, Ms. Natalie Rompella\, tells our young writers to use the workbook in any order that they’d like! \n\n\n\nIn the Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids Club\, each week\, you’ll follow the writing prompts\, learn how to think and write well\, practice putting your ideas to paper\, and then share the creativity together in Club. In this way\, we’ll “try out” new ways to write with excitement (and enjoyment!) and become better writers. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will have so much fun learning about writing and creativity along the way! Come join us! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Special\n\n\n\nIt’s led by a writer! Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids was written for young writers – and because Ms. Schuett has been writing since she was in the fourth grade\, she knows what it’s like to have creativity bubbling up inside yet not know “where to go from there” with the writing. It’s time to learn how to make writing fun and easy\, and this Club is perfect for just that… \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love writing and learning! Your Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (Master of Fine Arts) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Writing Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for writing while learning how to dig deeper into all the different parts of creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and teacher with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University.  \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett currently works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students\, she is excited to be in her role as an Instructor Access Instructor with Aquinas Writing Advantage. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.orgISBN-10: 1647391342ISBN-13: 978-1647391342\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve already written a ton of stories\, practice makes perfect when it comes to writing for kids. Build your skills the fun way with Secrets of Storytelling; it’s packed with dozens of short\, creative fiction prompts and plenty of space so you can write to your heart’s content. \n\n\n\nDon’t be afraid to think outside the box\, make mistakes\, and get weird with words! Prompts and fun activities about writing for kids inspire you to get creative and help you build intriguing plots\, strong characters\, and vivid settings for your stories. It’s time to unleash your inner author! \n\n\n\nAll books about writing for kids should include: \n\n\n\nFun activities―Explore engaging exercises that get your creativity flowing\, including brainstorming\, filling in the blanks\, and beyond.Tips on writing for kids―Learn simple strategies for crafting strong storylines\, and get pointers for overcoming writer’s block\, editing your work\, and more.Quotes for creativity―Discover inspirational and motivational quotes from famous writers.\n\n\n\nStep up your storytelling skills with the short\, creative fiction prompts and fun activities inside this book about writing for kids. \n\n\n\nAge Range – 8 – 12 years\, grades 3 – 6 \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nWriting is a deeply personal experience\, and students will be asked to create ideas from their imagination or experiences\, then write their ideas.  We encourage creativity and “out of the box ideas” from all students. As Club leaders\, we like to say\, “Creativity cannot be ‘bad’… it simply may need to be tweaked!” \n\n\n\nYour students may or may not be comfortable sharing their writing – whether it be with a parent or the group. We are sensitive to students’ needs for affirmation with personal creativity\, and if your student doesn’t want to share in class\, we will work with what is best for the student as communicated by the parent. However\, sharing writing in a safe and positive place is what we’re all about – and you can communicate that safety to the student! \n\n\n\nThe most important purposes of this Club are to get your student’s ideas flowing\, to encourage writing and creativity\, and to show your student how to critically think through ideation in writing.  \n\n\n\nFinally\, because this is a Club with classes on creativity and personal writing\, students may write within a wide range of ideas. If a concerning topic comes up in the Writing Club (e.g.\, not age-appropriate ideas\, or topics containing PG-13 content such as violence)\, your Guide will immediately guide the topic away from the offending issue to appropriate ideas\, and parents will be notified appropriately. Our goal is to encourage healthy creativity that supports the student AND you and your family. We’re here to support you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts to write – and together\, we’ll discuss the ideas and how to make them even clearer and more powerful\, as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together.  \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Reading – Pages 155 – 165 Week 2: Reading – Pages 166 – 173Week 3: Reading – Pages 174 – 181\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecordings\n\n\n\n\nSecrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kidsby Natalie Rompella\n\n\n\n	\n\n		\n		\n			$17.00 – Purchase Checkout\n							\n					\n						\n							\n						\n						Added to cart
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SUMMARY:Secrets of Storytelling Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids\n\n\n\nPart 2 – The Middle\, for 3rd through 6th grade students\n\n\n\nBy Natalie Rompella \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nThursdays\, August 11\, 18\, 25\, & September 1  \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:30 – 6:15 PM Eastern (4:30 Central\, 3:30 Mountain\, 2:30 Pacific) \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes your student love reading and have a creative mind? Does your student want to write his or her own stories – but doesn’t know where to start? And (perhaps most importantly) would you like your student to grab onto a love of writing – right now – getting skilled and confident with writing before middle and high school in a fun and enjoyable way? \n\n\n\nIn Part 1\, The Beginning\, we worked through how to get started. So\, in this Club\, you’ll join Ms. Schuett writing through the middle part of the workbook\, Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids—which is all about creating the middle of a story. This fun\, skills-based club with “writing classes” helps your writer become confident– AND along the way\, we’ll learn about how stories in literature “work”! \n\n\n\nThere are no prerequisites for this club—even if your student didn’t participate in Part 1\, The Beginning\, they’re welcome to join in on Part 2\, The Middle. Even the writer of the workbook\, Natalie Rompella\, tells young writers to use the workbook in any order they like! \n\n\n\nIn the Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids Club\, each week\, you’ll follow the writing prompts\, learn how to think and write well\, practice putting your ideas to paper\, and then share the creativity together in Club. In this way\, we’ll “try out” new ways to write with excitement (and enjoyment!) and become better writers. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will have so much fun learning about writing and creativity along the way! Come join us! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Special\n\n\n\nIt’s led by a writer! Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids was written for young writers – and because Ms. Schuett has been writing since she was in the fourth grade\, she knows what it’s like to have creativity bubbling up inside yet not know “where to go from there” with the writing. It’s time to learn how to make writing fun and easy\, and this Club is perfect for just that… \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love writing and learning! Your Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (Master of Fine Arts) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Writing Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for writing while learning how to dig deeper into all the different parts of creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and teacher with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University.  \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett currently works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students\, she is excited to be in her role as an Instructor Access Instructor with Aquinas Writing Advantage. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.orgISBN-10: 1647391342ISBN-13: 978-1647391342\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve already written a ton of stories\, practice makes perfect when it comes to writing for kids. Build your skills the fun way with Secrets of Storytelling; it’s packed with dozens of short\, creative fiction prompts and plenty of space so you can write to your heart’s content. \n\n\n\nDon’t be afraid to think outside the box\, make mistakes\, and get weird with words! Prompts and fun activities about writing for kids inspire you to get creative and help you build intriguing plots\, strong characters\, and vivid settings for your stories. It’s time to unleash your inner author! \n\n\n\nAll books about writing for kids should include: \n\n\n\nFun activities―Explore engaging exercises that get your creativity flowing\, including brainstorming\, filling in the blanks\, and beyond.Tips on writing for kids―Learn simple strategies for crafting strong storylines\, and get pointers for overcoming writer’s block\, editing your work\, and more.Quotes for creativity―Discover inspirational and motivational quotes from famous writers.\n\n\n\nStep up your storytelling skills with the short\, creative fiction prompts and fun activities inside this book about writing for kids. \n\n\n\nAge Range – 8 – 12 years\, grades 3 – 6 \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nWriting is a deeply personal experience\, and students will be asked to create ideas from their imagination or experiences\, then write their ideas.  We encourage creativity and “out of the box ideas” from all students. As Club leaders\, we like to say\, “Creativity cannot be ‘bad’… it simply may need to be tweaked!” \n\n\n\nYour students may or may not be comfortable sharing their writing – whether it be with a parent or the group. We are sensitive to students’ needs for affirmation with personal creativity\, and if your student doesn’t want to share in class\, we will work with what is best for the student as communicated by the parent. However\, sharing writing in a safe and positive place is what we’re all about – and you can communicate that safety to the student! \n\n\n\nThe most important purposes of this Club are to get your student’s ideas flowing\, to encourage writing and creativity\, and to show your student how to critically think through ideation in writing.  \n\n\n\nFinally\, because this is a Club with classes on creativity and personal writing\, students may write within a wide range of ideas. If a concerning topic comes up in the Writing Club (e.g.\, not age-appropriate ideas\, or topics containing PG-13 content such as violence)\, your Guide will immediately guide the topic away from the offending issue to appropriate ideas\, and parents will be notified appropriately. Our goal is to encourage healthy creativity that supports the student AND you and your family. We’re here to support you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts to write – and together\, we’ll discuss the ideas and how to make them even clearer and more powerful\, as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together.  \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Reading – Pages 47 – 75 Week 2: Reading – Pages 76 – 103Week 3: Reading – Pages 104 – 137Week 4: Reading – Pages 138 – 154\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nSecrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kidsby Natalie Rompella$40\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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SUMMARY:Secrets of Storytelling Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids\n\n\n\nPart 2 – The Middle\, for 3rd through 6th grade students\n\n\n\nBy Natalie Rompella \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nThursdays\, August 11\, 18\, 25\, & September 1  \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:30 – 6:15 PM Eastern (4:30 Central\, 3:30 Mountain\, 2:30 Pacific) \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes your student love reading and have a creative mind? Does your student want to write his or her own stories – but doesn’t know where to start? And (perhaps most importantly) would you like your student to grab onto a love of writing – right now – getting skilled and confident with writing before middle and high school in a fun and enjoyable way? \n\n\n\nIn Part 1\, The Beginning\, we worked through how to get started. So\, in this Club\, you’ll join Ms. Schuett writing through the middle part of the workbook\, Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids—which is all about creating the middle of a story. This fun\, skills-based club with “writing classes” helps your writer become confident– AND along the way\, we’ll learn about how stories in literature “work”! \n\n\n\nThere are no prerequisites for this club—even if your student didn’t participate in Part 1\, The Beginning\, they’re welcome to join in on Part 2\, The Middle. Even the writer of the workbook\, Natalie Rompella\, tells young writers to use the workbook in any order they like! \n\n\n\nIn the Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids Club\, each week\, you’ll follow the writing prompts\, learn how to think and write well\, practice putting your ideas to paper\, and then share the creativity together in Club. In this way\, we’ll “try out” new ways to write with excitement (and enjoyment!) and become better writers. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will have so much fun learning about writing and creativity along the way! Come join us! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Special\n\n\n\nIt’s led by a writer! Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids was written for young writers – and because Ms. Schuett has been writing since she was in the fourth grade\, she knows what it’s like to have creativity bubbling up inside yet not know “where to go from there” with the writing. It’s time to learn how to make writing fun and easy\, and this Club is perfect for just that… \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love writing and learning! Your Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (Master of Fine Arts) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Writing Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for writing while learning how to dig deeper into all the different parts of creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and teacher with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University.  \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett currently works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students\, she is excited to be in her role as an Instructor Access Instructor with Aquinas Writing Advantage. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.orgISBN-10: 1647391342ISBN-13: 978-1647391342\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve already written a ton of stories\, practice makes perfect when it comes to writing for kids. Build your skills the fun way with Secrets of Storytelling; it’s packed with dozens of short\, creative fiction prompts and plenty of space so you can write to your heart’s content. \n\n\n\nDon’t be afraid to think outside the box\, make mistakes\, and get weird with words! Prompts and fun activities about writing for kids inspire you to get creative and help you build intriguing plots\, strong characters\, and vivid settings for your stories. It’s time to unleash your inner author! \n\n\n\nAll books about writing for kids should include: \n\n\n\nFun activities―Explore engaging exercises that get your creativity flowing\, including brainstorming\, filling in the blanks\, and beyond.Tips on writing for kids―Learn simple strategies for crafting strong storylines\, and get pointers for overcoming writer’s block\, editing your work\, and more.Quotes for creativity―Discover inspirational and motivational quotes from famous writers.\n\n\n\nStep up your storytelling skills with the short\, creative fiction prompts and fun activities inside this book about writing for kids. \n\n\n\nAge Range – 8 – 12 years\, grades 3 – 6 \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nWriting is a deeply personal experience\, and students will be asked to create ideas from their imagination or experiences\, then write their ideas.  We encourage creativity and “out of the box ideas” from all students. As Club leaders\, we like to say\, “Creativity cannot be ‘bad’… it simply may need to be tweaked!” \n\n\n\nYour students may or may not be comfortable sharing their writing – whether it be with a parent or the group. We are sensitive to students’ needs for affirmation with personal creativity\, and if your student doesn’t want to share in class\, we will work with what is best for the student as communicated by the parent. However\, sharing writing in a safe and positive place is what we’re all about – and you can communicate that safety to the student! \n\n\n\nThe most important purposes of this Club are to get your student’s ideas flowing\, to encourage writing and creativity\, and to show your student how to critically think through ideation in writing.  \n\n\n\nFinally\, because this is a Club with classes on creativity and personal writing\, students may write within a wide range of ideas. If a concerning topic comes up in the Writing Club (e.g.\, not age-appropriate ideas\, or topics containing PG-13 content such as violence)\, your Guide will immediately guide the topic away from the offending issue to appropriate ideas\, and parents will be notified appropriately. Our goal is to encourage healthy creativity that supports the student AND you and your family. We’re here to support you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts to write – and together\, we’ll discuss the ideas and how to make them even clearer and more powerful\, as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together.  \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Reading – Pages 47 – 75 Week 2: Reading – Pages 76 – 103Week 3: Reading – Pages 104 – 137Week 4: Reading – Pages 138 – 154\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nSecrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kidsby Natalie Rompella$40\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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SUMMARY:Secrets of Storytelling Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids\n\n\n\nPart 2 – The Middle\, for 3rd through 6th grade students\n\n\n\nBy Natalie Rompella \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nThursdays\, August 11\, 18\, 25\, & September 1  \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:30 – 6:15 PM Eastern (4:30 Central\, 3:30 Mountain\, 2:30 Pacific) \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes your student love reading and have a creative mind? Does your student want to write his or her own stories – but doesn’t know where to start? And (perhaps most importantly) would you like your student to grab onto a love of writing – right now – getting skilled and confident with writing before middle and high school in a fun and enjoyable way? \n\n\n\nIn Part 1\, The Beginning\, we worked through how to get started. So\, in this Club\, you’ll join Ms. Schuett writing through the middle part of the workbook\, Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids—which is all about creating the middle of a story. This fun\, skills-based club with “writing classes” helps your writer become confident– AND along the way\, we’ll learn about how stories in literature “work”! \n\n\n\nThere are no prerequisites for this club—even if your student didn’t participate in Part 1\, The Beginning\, they’re welcome to join in on Part 2\, The Middle. Even the writer of the workbook\, Natalie Rompella\, tells young writers to use the workbook in any order they like! \n\n\n\nIn the Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids Club\, each week\, you’ll follow the writing prompts\, learn how to think and write well\, practice putting your ideas to paper\, and then share the creativity together in Club. In this way\, we’ll “try out” new ways to write with excitement (and enjoyment!) and become better writers. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will have so much fun learning about writing and creativity along the way! Come join us! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Special\n\n\n\nIt’s led by a writer! Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids was written for young writers – and because Ms. Schuett has been writing since she was in the fourth grade\, she knows what it’s like to have creativity bubbling up inside yet not know “where to go from there” with the writing. It’s time to learn how to make writing fun and easy\, and this Club is perfect for just that… \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love writing and learning! Your Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (Master of Fine Arts) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Writing Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for writing while learning how to dig deeper into all the different parts of creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and teacher with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University.  \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett currently works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students\, she is excited to be in her role as an Instructor Access Instructor with Aquinas Writing Advantage. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.orgISBN-10: 1647391342ISBN-13: 978-1647391342\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve already written a ton of stories\, practice makes perfect when it comes to writing for kids. Build your skills the fun way with Secrets of Storytelling; it’s packed with dozens of short\, creative fiction prompts and plenty of space so you can write to your heart’s content. \n\n\n\nDon’t be afraid to think outside the box\, make mistakes\, and get weird with words! Prompts and fun activities about writing for kids inspire you to get creative and help you build intriguing plots\, strong characters\, and vivid settings for your stories. It’s time to unleash your inner author! \n\n\n\nAll books about writing for kids should include: \n\n\n\nFun activities―Explore engaging exercises that get your creativity flowing\, including brainstorming\, filling in the blanks\, and beyond.Tips on writing for kids―Learn simple strategies for crafting strong storylines\, and get pointers for overcoming writer’s block\, editing your work\, and more.Quotes for creativity―Discover inspirational and motivational quotes from famous writers.\n\n\n\nStep up your storytelling skills with the short\, creative fiction prompts and fun activities inside this book about writing for kids. \n\n\n\nAge Range – 8 – 12 years\, grades 3 – 6 \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nWriting is a deeply personal experience\, and students will be asked to create ideas from their imagination or experiences\, then write their ideas.  We encourage creativity and “out of the box ideas” from all students. As Club leaders\, we like to say\, “Creativity cannot be ‘bad’… it simply may need to be tweaked!” \n\n\n\nYour students may or may not be comfortable sharing their writing – whether it be with a parent or the group. We are sensitive to students’ needs for affirmation with personal creativity\, and if your student doesn’t want to share in class\, we will work with what is best for the student as communicated by the parent. However\, sharing writing in a safe and positive place is what we’re all about – and you can communicate that safety to the student! \n\n\n\nThe most important purposes of this Club are to get your student’s ideas flowing\, to encourage writing and creativity\, and to show your student how to critically think through ideation in writing.  \n\n\n\nFinally\, because this is a Club with classes on creativity and personal writing\, students may write within a wide range of ideas. If a concerning topic comes up in the Writing Club (e.g.\, not age-appropriate ideas\, or topics containing PG-13 content such as violence)\, your Guide will immediately guide the topic away from the offending issue to appropriate ideas\, and parents will be notified appropriately. Our goal is to encourage healthy creativity that supports the student AND you and your family. We’re here to support you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts to write – and together\, we’ll discuss the ideas and how to make them even clearer and more powerful\, as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together.  \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Reading – Pages 47 – 75 Week 2: Reading – Pages 76 – 103Week 3: Reading – Pages 104 – 137Week 4: Reading – Pages 138 – 154\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nSecrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kidsby Natalie Rompella$40\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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SUMMARY:Secrets of Storytelling Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids\n\n\n\nPart 2 – The Middle\, for 3rd through 6th grade students\n\n\n\nBy Natalie Rompella \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecorded Club\n\n\n\nBuy a recording of this club to view at any time! \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes your student love reading and have a creative mind? Does your student want to write his or her own stories – but doesn’t know where to start? And (perhaps most importantly) would you like your student to grab onto a love of writing – right now – getting skilled and confident with writing before middle and high school in a fun and enjoyable way? \n\n\n\nIn Part 1\, The Beginning\, we worked through how to get started. So\, in this Club\, you’ll join Ms. Schuett writing through the middle part of the workbook\, Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids—which is all about creating the middle of a story. This fun\, skills-based club with “writing classes” helps your writer become confident– AND along the way\, we’ll learn about how stories in literature “work”! \n\n\n\nThere are no prerequisites for this club—even if your student didn’t participate in Part 1\, The Beginning\, they’re welcome to join in on Part 2\, The Middle. Even the writer of the workbook\, Natalie Rompella\, tells young writers to use the workbook in any order they like! \n\n\n\nIn the Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids Club\, each week\, you’ll follow the writing prompts\, learn how to think and write well\, practice putting your ideas to paper\, and then share the creativity together in Club. In this way\, we’ll “try out” new ways to write with excitement (and enjoyment!) and become better writers. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will have so much fun learning about writing and creativity along the way! Come join us! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Special\n\n\n\nIt’s led by a writer! Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids was written for young writers – and because Ms. Schuett has been writing since she was in the fourth grade\, she knows what it’s like to have creativity bubbling up inside yet not know “where to go from there” with the writing. It’s time to learn how to make writing fun and easy\, and this Club is perfect for just that… \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love writing and learning! Your Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (Master of Fine Arts) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Writing Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for writing while learning how to dig deeper into all the different parts of creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and teacher with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University.  \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett currently works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students\, she is excited to be in her role as an Instructor Access Instructor with Aquinas Writing Advantage. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.orgISBN-10: 1647391342ISBN-13: 978-1647391342\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve already written a ton of stories\, practice makes perfect when it comes to writing for kids. Build your skills the fun way with Secrets of Storytelling; it’s packed with dozens of short\, creative fiction prompts and plenty of space so you can write to your heart’s content. \n\n\n\nDon’t be afraid to think outside the box\, make mistakes\, and get weird with words! Prompts and fun activities about writing for kids inspire you to get creative and help you build intriguing plots\, strong characters\, and vivid settings for your stories. It’s time to unleash your inner author! \n\n\n\nAll books about writing for kids should include: \n\n\n\nFun activities―Explore engaging exercises that get your creativity flowing\, including brainstorming\, filling in the blanks\, and beyond.Tips on writing for kids―Learn simple strategies for crafting strong storylines\, and get pointers for overcoming writer’s block\, editing your work\, and more.Quotes for creativity―Discover inspirational and motivational quotes from famous writers.\n\n\n\nStep up your storytelling skills with the short\, creative fiction prompts and fun activities inside this book about writing for kids. \n\n\n\nAge Range – 8 – 12 years\, grades 3 – 6 \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nWriting is a deeply personal experience\, and students will be asked to create ideas from their imagination or experiences\, then write their ideas.  We encourage creativity and “out of the box ideas” from all students. As Club leaders\, we like to say\, “Creativity cannot be ‘bad’… it simply may need to be tweaked!” \n\n\n\nYour students may or may not be comfortable sharing their writing – whether it be with a parent or the group. We are sensitive to students’ needs for affirmation with personal creativity\, and if your student doesn’t want to share in class\, we will work with what is best for the student as communicated by the parent. However\, sharing writing in a safe and positive place is what we’re all about – and you can communicate that safety to the student! \n\n\n\nThe most important purposes of this Club are to get your student’s ideas flowing\, to encourage writing and creativity\, and to show your student how to critically think through ideation in writing.  \n\n\n\nFinally\, because this is a Club with classes on creativity and personal writing\, students may write within a wide range of ideas. If a concerning topic comes up in the Writing Club (e.g.\, not age-appropriate ideas\, or topics containing PG-13 content such as violence)\, your Guide will immediately guide the topic away from the offending issue to appropriate ideas\, and parents will be notified appropriately. Our goal is to encourage healthy creativity that supports the student AND you and your family. We’re here to support you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts to write – and together\, we’ll discuss the ideas and how to make them even clearer and more powerful\, as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together.  \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Reading – Pages 47 – 75 Week 2: Reading – Pages 76 – 103Week 3: Reading – Pages 104 – 137Week 4: Reading – Pages 138 – 154\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecordings\n\n\n\n\nSecrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kidsby Natalie Rompella\n\n\n\n	\n\n		\n		\n			$27.00 – Purchase Checkout\n							\n					\n						\n							\n						\n						Added to cart
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SUMMARY:Secrets of Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids\n\n\n\nPart 1 – The Beginning\, for 3rd through 6th grade students\n\n\n\nBy Natalie Rompella \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nThursdays\, July 7\, 14\, 21\, 28  \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:30 – 6:15 PM Eastern (4:30 Central\, 3:30 Mountain\, 2:30 Pacific) \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes your student love reading and have a creative mind? Does your student want to write his or her own stories – but doesn’t know where to start? And (perhaps most importantly) would you like your student to grab onto a love of writing – right now – getting skilled and confident with writing before middle and high school in a fun and enjoyable way? \n\n\n\nIt’s true: Sometimes the hardest part about writing is figuring out where to begin. So\, in this Club\, you’ll join Ms. Schuett writing through the first part of the workbook\, Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids—which is all about creating the beginning of a story. This fun\, skills-based club with “writing classes” helps your writer become confident– AND along the way\, we’ll learn about how stories in literature “work”!  \n\n\n\nIn the Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids Club\, each week\, you’ll follow the writing prompts\, learn how to think and write well\, practice putting your ideas to paper\, and then share the creativity together in Club. In this way\, we’ll “try out” new ways to write with excitement (and enjoyment!) and become better writers. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will have so much fun learning about writing and creativity along the way! Come join us! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Special\n\n\n\nIt’s led by a writer! Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids was written for young writers – and because Ms. Schuett has been writing since she was in the fourth grade\, she knows what it’s like to have creativity bubbling up inside yet not know “where to go from there” with the writing. It’s time to learn how to make writing fun and easy\, and this Club is perfect for just that… \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love writing and learning! Your Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (Master of Fine Arts) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Writing Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for writing while learning how to dig deeper into all the different parts of creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and teacher with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University.  \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett currently works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students\, she is excited to be in her role as an Instructor Access Instructor with Aquinas Writing Advantage. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.orgISBN-10: 1647391342ISBN-13: 978-1647391342\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve already written a ton of stories\, practice makes perfect when it comes to writing for kids. Build your skills the fun way with Secrets of Storytelling; it’s packed with dozens of short\, creative fiction prompts and plenty of space so you can write to your heart’s content. \n\n\n\nDon’t be afraid to think outside the box\, make mistakes\, and get weird with words! Prompts and fun activities about writing for kids inspire you to get creative and help you build intriguing plots\, strong characters\, and vivid settings for your stories. It’s time to unleash your inner author! \n\n\n\nAll books about writing for kids should include: \n\n\n\nFun activities―Explore engaging exercises that get your creativity flowing\, including brainstorming\, filling in the blanks\, and beyond.Tips on writing for kids―Learn simple strategies for crafting strong storylines\, and get pointers for overcoming writer’s block\, editing your work\, and more.Quotes for creativity―Discover inspirational and motivational quotes from famous writers.\n\n\n\nStep up your storytelling skills with the short\, creative fiction prompts and fun activities inside this book about writing for kids. \n\n\n\nAge Range – 8 – 12 years\, grades 3 – 6 \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nWriting is a deeply personal experience\, and students will be asked to create ideas from their imagination or experiences\, then write their ideas.  We encourage creativity and “out of the box ideas” from all students. As Club leaders\, we like to say\, “Creativity cannot be ‘bad’… it simply may need to be tweaked!” \n\n\n\nYour students may or may not be comfortable sharing their writing – whether it be with a parent or the group. We are sensitive to students’ needs for affirmation with personal creativity\, and if your student doesn’t want to share in class\, we will work with what is best for the student as communicated by the parent. However\, sharing writing in a safe and positive place is what we’re all about – and you can communicate that safety to the student! \n\n\n\nThe most important purposes of this Club are to get your student’s ideas flowing\, to encourage writing and creativity\, and to show your student how to critically think through ideation in writing.  \n\n\n\nFinally\, because this is a Club with classes on creativity and personal writing\, students may write within a wide range of ideas. If a concerning topic comes up in the Writing Club (e.g.\, not age-appropriate ideas\, or topics containing PG-13 content such as violence)\, your Guide will immediately guide the topic away from the offending issue to appropriate ideas\, and parents will be notified appropriately. Our goal is to encourage healthy creativity that supports the student AND you and your family. We’re here to support you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts to write – and together\, we’ll discuss the ideas and how to make them even clearer and more powerful\, as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together.  \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Reading – Pages ix – 17 Week 2: Reading – Pages 18 – 22Week 3: Reading – Pages 23 – 36Week 4: Reading – Pages 37 – 45\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nSecrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kidsby Natalie Rompella$40\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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CATEGORIES:Junior Writers Club
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SUMMARY:Secrets of Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids\n\n\n\nPart 1 – The Beginning\, for 3rd through 6th grade students\n\n\n\nBy Natalie Rompella \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nThursdays\, July 7\, 14\, 21\, 28  \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:30 – 6:15 PM Eastern (4:30 Central\, 3:30 Mountain\, 2:30 Pacific) \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes your student love reading and have a creative mind? Does your student want to write his or her own stories – but doesn’t know where to start? And (perhaps most importantly) would you like your student to grab onto a love of writing – right now – getting skilled and confident with writing before middle and high school in a fun and enjoyable way? \n\n\n\nIt’s true: Sometimes the hardest part about writing is figuring out where to begin. So\, in this Club\, you’ll join Ms. Schuett writing through the first part of the workbook\, Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids—which is all about creating the beginning of a story. This fun\, skills-based club with “writing classes” helps your writer become confident– AND along the way\, we’ll learn about how stories in literature “work”!  \n\n\n\nIn the Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids Club\, each week\, you’ll follow the writing prompts\, learn how to think and write well\, practice putting your ideas to paper\, and then share the creativity together in Club. In this way\, we’ll “try out” new ways to write with excitement (and enjoyment!) and become better writers. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will have so much fun learning about writing and creativity along the way! Come join us! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Special\n\n\n\nIt’s led by a writer! Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids was written for young writers – and because Ms. Schuett has been writing since she was in the fourth grade\, she knows what it’s like to have creativity bubbling up inside yet not know “where to go from there” with the writing. It’s time to learn how to make writing fun and easy\, and this Club is perfect for just that… \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love writing and learning! Your Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (Master of Fine Arts) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Writing Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for writing while learning how to dig deeper into all the different parts of creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and teacher with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University.  \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett currently works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students\, she is excited to be in her role as an Instructor Access Instructor with Aquinas Writing Advantage. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.orgISBN-10: 1647391342ISBN-13: 978-1647391342\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve already written a ton of stories\, practice makes perfect when it comes to writing for kids. Build your skills the fun way with Secrets of Storytelling; it’s packed with dozens of short\, creative fiction prompts and plenty of space so you can write to your heart’s content. \n\n\n\nDon’t be afraid to think outside the box\, make mistakes\, and get weird with words! Prompts and fun activities about writing for kids inspire you to get creative and help you build intriguing plots\, strong characters\, and vivid settings for your stories. It’s time to unleash your inner author! \n\n\n\nAll books about writing for kids should include: \n\n\n\nFun activities―Explore engaging exercises that get your creativity flowing\, including brainstorming\, filling in the blanks\, and beyond.Tips on writing for kids―Learn simple strategies for crafting strong storylines\, and get pointers for overcoming writer’s block\, editing your work\, and more.Quotes for creativity―Discover inspirational and motivational quotes from famous writers.\n\n\n\nStep up your storytelling skills with the short\, creative fiction prompts and fun activities inside this book about writing for kids. \n\n\n\nAge Range – 8 – 12 years\, grades 3 – 6 \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nWriting is a deeply personal experience\, and students will be asked to create ideas from their imagination or experiences\, then write their ideas.  We encourage creativity and “out of the box ideas” from all students. As Club leaders\, we like to say\, “Creativity cannot be ‘bad’… it simply may need to be tweaked!” \n\n\n\nYour students may or may not be comfortable sharing their writing – whether it be with a parent or the group. We are sensitive to students’ needs for affirmation with personal creativity\, and if your student doesn’t want to share in class\, we will work with what is best for the student as communicated by the parent. However\, sharing writing in a safe and positive place is what we’re all about – and you can communicate that safety to the student! \n\n\n\nThe most important purposes of this Club are to get your student’s ideas flowing\, to encourage writing and creativity\, and to show your student how to critically think through ideation in writing.  \n\n\n\nFinally\, because this is a Club with classes on creativity and personal writing\, students may write within a wide range of ideas. If a concerning topic comes up in the Writing Club (e.g.\, not age-appropriate ideas\, or topics containing PG-13 content such as violence)\, your Guide will immediately guide the topic away from the offending issue to appropriate ideas\, and parents will be notified appropriately. Our goal is to encourage healthy creativity that supports the student AND you and your family. We’re here to support you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts to write – and together\, we’ll discuss the ideas and how to make them even clearer and more powerful\, as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together.  \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Reading – Pages ix – 17 Week 2: Reading – Pages 18 – 22Week 3: Reading – Pages 23 – 36Week 4: Reading – Pages 37 – 45\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nSecrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kidsby Natalie Rompella$40\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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SUMMARY:Secrets of Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids\n\n\n\nPart 1 – The Beginning\, for 3rd through 6th grade students\n\n\n\nBy Natalie Rompella \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDates\n\n\n\nThursdays\, July 7\, 14\, 21\, 28  \n\n\n\n\n\nTime\n\n\n\n5:30 – 6:15 PM Eastern (4:30 Central\, 3:30 Mountain\, 2:30 Pacific) \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\nClubs fill fast — So sign up now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes your student love reading and have a creative mind? Does your student want to write his or her own stories – but doesn’t know where to start? And (perhaps most importantly) would you like your student to grab onto a love of writing – right now – getting skilled and confident with writing before middle and high school in a fun and enjoyable way? \n\n\n\nIt’s true: Sometimes the hardest part about writing is figuring out where to begin. So\, in this Club\, you’ll join Ms. Schuett writing through the first part of the workbook\, Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids—which is all about creating the beginning of a story. This fun\, skills-based club with “writing classes” helps your writer become confident– AND along the way\, we’ll learn about how stories in literature “work”!  \n\n\n\nIn the Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids Club\, each week\, you’ll follow the writing prompts\, learn how to think and write well\, practice putting your ideas to paper\, and then share the creativity together in Club. In this way\, we’ll “try out” new ways to write with excitement (and enjoyment!) and become better writers. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will have so much fun learning about writing and creativity along the way! Come join us! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Special\n\n\n\nIt’s led by a writer! Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids was written for young writers – and because Ms. Schuett has been writing since she was in the fourth grade\, she knows what it’s like to have creativity bubbling up inside yet not know “where to go from there” with the writing. It’s time to learn how to make writing fun and easy\, and this Club is perfect for just that… \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love writing and learning! Your Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (Master of Fine Arts) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Writing Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for writing while learning how to dig deeper into all the different parts of creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and teacher with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University.  \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett currently works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students\, she is excited to be in her role as an Instructor Access Instructor with Aquinas Writing Advantage. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.orgISBN-10: 1647391342ISBN-13: 978-1647391342\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve already written a ton of stories\, practice makes perfect when it comes to writing for kids. Build your skills the fun way with Secrets of Storytelling; it’s packed with dozens of short\, creative fiction prompts and plenty of space so you can write to your heart’s content. \n\n\n\nDon’t be afraid to think outside the box\, make mistakes\, and get weird with words! Prompts and fun activities about writing for kids inspire you to get creative and help you build intriguing plots\, strong characters\, and vivid settings for your stories. It’s time to unleash your inner author! \n\n\n\nAll books about writing for kids should include: \n\n\n\nFun activities―Explore engaging exercises that get your creativity flowing\, including brainstorming\, filling in the blanks\, and beyond.Tips on writing for kids―Learn simple strategies for crafting strong storylines\, and get pointers for overcoming writer’s block\, editing your work\, and more.Quotes for creativity―Discover inspirational and motivational quotes from famous writers.\n\n\n\nStep up your storytelling skills with the short\, creative fiction prompts and fun activities inside this book about writing for kids. \n\n\n\nAge Range – 8 – 12 years\, grades 3 – 6 \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nWriting is a deeply personal experience\, and students will be asked to create ideas from their imagination or experiences\, then write their ideas.  We encourage creativity and “out of the box ideas” from all students. As Club leaders\, we like to say\, “Creativity cannot be ‘bad’… it simply may need to be tweaked!” \n\n\n\nYour students may or may not be comfortable sharing their writing – whether it be with a parent or the group. We are sensitive to students’ needs for affirmation with personal creativity\, and if your student doesn’t want to share in class\, we will work with what is best for the student as communicated by the parent. However\, sharing writing in a safe and positive place is what we’re all about – and you can communicate that safety to the student! \n\n\n\nThe most important purposes of this Club are to get your student’s ideas flowing\, to encourage writing and creativity\, and to show your student how to critically think through ideation in writing.  \n\n\n\nFinally\, because this is a Club with classes on creativity and personal writing\, students may write within a wide range of ideas. If a concerning topic comes up in the Writing Club (e.g.\, not age-appropriate ideas\, or topics containing PG-13 content such as violence)\, your Guide will immediately guide the topic away from the offending issue to appropriate ideas\, and parents will be notified appropriately. Our goal is to encourage healthy creativity that supports the student AND you and your family. We’re here to support you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts to write – and together\, we’ll discuss the ideas and how to make them even clearer and more powerful\, as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together.  \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Reading – Pages ix – 17 Week 2: Reading – Pages 18 – 22Week 3: Reading – Pages 23 – 36Week 4: Reading – Pages 37 – 45\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nSecrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kidsby Natalie Rompella$40\n\n\n\nThis club is currently ongoing. When it’s over\, you’ll be able to purchase a recording here!
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SUMMARY:Secrets of Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids\n\n\n\nPart 1 – The Beginning\, for 3rd through 6th grade students\n\n\n\nBy Natalie Rompella \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecorded Club\n\n\n\nBuy a recording of this club to view at any time! \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nDoes your student love reading and have a creative mind? Does your student want to write his or her own stories – but doesn’t know where to start? And (perhaps most importantly) would you like your student to grab onto a love of writing – right now – getting skilled and confident with writing before middle and high school in a fun and enjoyable way? \n\n\n\nIt’s true: Sometimes the hardest part about writing is figuring out where to begin. So\, in this Club\, you’ll join Ms. Schuett writing through the first part of the workbook\, Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids—which is all about creating the beginning of a story. This fun\, skills-based club with “writing classes” helps your writer become confident– AND along the way\, we’ll learn about how stories in literature “work”!  \n\n\n\nIn the Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids Club\, each week\, you’ll follow the writing prompts\, learn how to think and write well\, practice putting your ideas to paper\, and then share the creativity together in Club. In this way\, we’ll “try out” new ways to write with excitement (and enjoyment!) and become better writers. You and your Literary Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, will have so much fun learning about writing and creativity along the way! Come join us! \n\n\n\nWhat Makes This Special\n\n\n\nIt’s led by a writer! Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kids was written for young writers – and because Ms. Schuett has been writing since she was in the fourth grade\, she knows what it’s like to have creativity bubbling up inside yet not know “where to go from there” with the writing. It’s time to learn how to make writing fun and easy\, and this Club is perfect for just that… \n\n\n\nYour Guide is a teacher with wonderful experience that helps your child learn to love writing and learning! Your Guide\, Ms. Schuett\, is an experienced teacher with a terminal degree (Master of Fine Arts) in storytelling. When you sign up for this Writing Club\, you get a professional\, highly skilled Guide who helps your student develop a love for writing while learning how to dig deeper into all the different parts of creating a story. \n\n\n\n\n\nYour Guide\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Anna Schuett is a professional writer and teacher with Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English degree from Concordia University (with an emphasis in Creative Writing) and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing\, Genre Fiction (MFA\, terminal degree) from Western Colorado University.  \n\n\n\nWhile studying for her MFA\, Ms. Schuett was an elementary school Para-Educator and Librarian/Technology Assistant. Spending a great amount of time with students who struggled with their studies\, Ms. Schuett found a love for helping students learn and grow. \n\n\n\nMs. Schuett currently works as an I.T. Coordinator for Physical\, Occupational and Speech Therapy clinics across the state of Nebraska. Because of a love of working with students\, she is excited to be in her role as an Instructor Access Instructor with Aquinas Writing Advantage. \n\n\n\nBorn\, raised\, and living in Nebraska\, USA\, Ms. Schuett enjoys reading\, quilting\, baking\, and writing epic fantasy novels—all with a cup of coffee or tea within arm’s reach. You can reach Ms. Schuett at akschuett91@gmail.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Book\n\n\n\nBuy from Bookshop.orgISBN-10: 1647391342ISBN-13: 978-1647391342\n\n\n\n(From Amazon) Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve already written a ton of stories\, practice makes perfect when it comes to writing for kids. Build your skills the fun way with Secrets of Storytelling; it’s packed with dozens of short\, creative fiction prompts and plenty of space so you can write to your heart’s content. \n\n\n\nDon’t be afraid to think outside the box\, make mistakes\, and get weird with words! Prompts and fun activities about writing for kids inspire you to get creative and help you build intriguing plots\, strong characters\, and vivid settings for your stories. It’s time to unleash your inner author! \n\n\n\nAll books about writing for kids should include: \n\n\n\nFun activities―Explore engaging exercises that get your creativity flowing\, including brainstorming\, filling in the blanks\, and beyond.Tips on writing for kids―Learn simple strategies for crafting strong storylines\, and get pointers for overcoming writer’s block\, editing your work\, and more.Quotes for creativity―Discover inspirational and motivational quotes from famous writers.\n\n\n\nStep up your storytelling skills with the short\, creative fiction prompts and fun activities inside this book about writing for kids. \n\n\n\nAge Range – 8 – 12 years\, grades 3 – 6 \n\n\n\n\n\nParental Guidance\n\n\n\nWriting is a deeply personal experience\, and students will be asked to create ideas from their imagination or experiences\, then write their ideas.  We encourage creativity and “out of the box ideas” from all students. As Club leaders\, we like to say\, “Creativity cannot be ‘bad’… it simply may need to be tweaked!” \n\n\n\nYour students may or may not be comfortable sharing their writing – whether it be with a parent or the group. We are sensitive to students’ needs for affirmation with personal creativity\, and if your student doesn’t want to share in class\, we will work with what is best for the student as communicated by the parent. However\, sharing writing in a safe and positive place is what we’re all about – and you can communicate that safety to the student! \n\n\n\nThe most important purposes of this Club are to get your student’s ideas flowing\, to encourage writing and creativity\, and to show your student how to critically think through ideation in writing.  \n\n\n\nFinally\, because this is a Club with classes on creativity and personal writing\, students may write within a wide range of ideas. If a concerning topic comes up in the Writing Club (e.g.\, not age-appropriate ideas\, or topics containing PG-13 content such as violence)\, your Guide will immediately guide the topic away from the offending issue to appropriate ideas\, and parents will be notified appropriately. Our goal is to encourage healthy creativity that supports the student AND you and your family. We’re here to support you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReading Schedule\n\n\n\nAs you read through the sections each week\, simply follow the prompts to write – and together\, we’ll discuss the ideas and how to make them even clearer and more powerful\, as you become a great writer. If you come to a writing prompt that you really don’t like\, feel free to skip it\, no worries! We’ll discuss how to write for topics “we’re not excited about” and then come up with ideas right there in class together.  \n\n\n\nWeek 1: Reading – Pages ix – 17 Week 2: Reading – Pages 18 – 22Week 3: Reading – Pages 23 – 36Week 4: Reading – Pages 37 – 45\n\n\n\n\n\nHow To Begin\n\n\n\nIt’s easy! Follow these steps to get started… \n\n\n\nSign up and get in (before it’s full!) — Use the blue button at the bottom of this page to save your spot.Receive your information — Within 48 hours of signing up\, you’ll get an email with your Club’s details. Save this email\, bookmark the zoom link\, and add the club dates to your calendar.Prepare for your first meeting — Get the book from your own favorite source\, or buy your book(s) directly from your Book Club pages. Read the assigned chapters ahead of time\, and download and print the supplies list for crafts (young readers)\, activity pages for during the Club time (older readers)\, or the handout to guide the discussion (older students).\n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit the How It Works page. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecordings\n\n\n\n\nSecrets of Storytelling: A Creative Workbook for Kidsby Natalie Rompella$27\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n		\n		\n			$27.00 – Purchase Checkout\n							\n					\n						\n							\n						\n						Added to cart
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