Writing Workshops By Anna Smucker

Apart from writing, much of my time is devoted to helping people develop their writing skills through writing workshops. I do children's writing workshops, adult writing workshops, and teacher writing workshops.  I'm not usually one to toot my own horn, but my daughter suggested that I could give readers an idea about what my writing workshops are like by providing some "testimonials."

Here are some quotes from the four days I spent recently working with the wonderful students and staff at Princeton Middle School:

“Mrs. Smucker modeled how to revise writing to make it more coherent and clear with her writing workshops. Students began with a brief draft that lacked details but finished with a draft that painted a picture using vivid language.” Mrs. Vance, Title I Teacher, Princeton Middle School

Another teacher wrote:
"I liked how involved the students were. The students created poems and didn't even know it! Princeton Middle School Teacher

"Mrs. Smucker provided activities suitable for all levels of ability. The students were actively engaged at all times".  Mrs. P, Title I Teacher, Princeton Middle School

​I also give author presentations.  Click here to learn more.

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Writing Workshops Overview

Classroom Writing Workshops for Children:

• Poetry
• Story Writing
• Personal Narratives
• Using sensory details and powerful verbs to make writing come alive
• Revision - transforming a sample rough draft into a spectacular piece of writing

Writing Workshops For Parents:

• Presentations on the importance of reading aloud in the home
• Hands-on writing workshop of easy writing activities to do with children

Writing Workshops Especially for Teachers:

•  Staff Development Workshops:
•  Classroom-tested writing activities:  Personal Narratives; Poetry; Story Writing

Other Writing Workshops for Adults:

• Writing stories using your own life experiences
•  Writing and publishing stories for children

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