Developing and Revealing Character - Writing Workshop

by Katrina Nannestad

Description

Participants will be taken through a number of short, fun activities to create an exciting new character. The strategies used in this workshop are also useful for planning and writing a complete story.

Please Note - Workshops are suited for a small group, no bigger than a standard class-size, so that participants have time to share and receive positive feedback on their work.
Topics Covered

  • At the centre of a great story stands a well-developed character
  • Planning is key. It’s not a chore. It’s where the fun and creativity begins.
  • The power of daydreaming, brainstorming, drawing, labelling, listing and making a creative mess.

Details

Audience

Primary Students (Grades 3-6), Secondary Students, Adults

Duration

60 minutes

Requirements

Laptop and projector or smartboard - for  author to use a PowerPoint presentation on a USB stick. Whiteboard, eraser and markers. Loose sheets of blank paper. No student workbooks, please.

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