| All programs reinforce the Six Traits of Writing. |
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Creating Nonfiction:
Researching, Writing, and Revising |
| Grades 4 and up, 60 minutes, serves up to 75 students |
| Students learn the basics of nonfiction writing: choosing a topic, doing research, organizing ideas, creating clear, lively prose, and improving a piece through revision. Using her books, Melissa explains the process behind interesting, fact-filled nonfiction. |
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| Details, Details, Details |
| Grades 4 and up, 60 minutes, serves up to 25 students |
| After discussing why a writer’s first drafts often lack details, students learn and practice an easy four-step method for adding details to their writing. |
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| Finding Your Voice |
| Grades 3 and up, 60 minutes, serves up to 50 students |
| Using examples from a variety of sources, Melissa shows students how the right voice can bring nonfiction to life. Then students practice identifying voice and working it into their own writing. |
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| You’ll Never Guess What Happened at Lunch |
| Grades 5 and up, 60 minutes, serves up to 25 students |
| To engage an audience, nonfiction must flow clearly and logically and include strong verbs; rich, precise language; and meaningful details. In this hands-on workshop, students learn to craft prose that will interest and excite any reader. |
