Writing Pirates Workshop

by Jack Henseleit

Description

Ahoy! Join author Jack Henseleit on the high seas (or your school library) as he reveals how to spin a truly preposterous pirate story. Primary school scallywags will spend the hour learning about historical pirates and the art of adventure storytelling, filling in a "wanted poster" worksheet to create a pirate tale of their very own.

Includes live storytelling and time for a Q&A with Jack!

Topics Covered:
  • Developing characters
  • Planning and structuring short stories
  • Researching and developing creative ideas

Details

Audience

Primary Students (Grades 2 to 4)

Duration

60 minutes

Requirements

Data projector Writing materials for each student Jack will email through a worksheet to be printed and handed out to each student on the day, and will bring a PowerPoint presentation on a USB stick (to be projected).

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