C5 Articulation of Journalism - Junior High to College Ruth Bell, Lewis and Clark Community College Learn how to take those youngsters at the junior high age and let them in on the secrets and excitement of secondary journalism. The excitement lasts through high school and into college. C6 Teaching Leadership Concepts Using Lord of the Flies Maureen Mitchell, Normal West High School Student groups are involved in a competition and create the island environment as a way to provide them with insights into group dynamics evident in the novel. Peoria A poet's eye and gift for language is very similar to the detailed observation and ability to communicate complex ideas required of scientists. Creative writing allows students to explore these ideas and reflect the depth with which they understand them.
Poetry can help students write clearer, more exciting essays.
Come to celebrate the voices of nature and find your voice as a poet within the great tradition of American Naturalists. In this practical session, participants will learn a dozen ways to use visuals to introduce comprehension strategies, literary elements, and writing activities to today's more visual learners. Join us for a lively, fast-paced session. This writing workshop will discuss and analyze composition titles for prose essays as well as creative-expressive pieces. From the group's and leaders' efforts, participants will never have to worry about boring titles again and will receive model examples based on Forrest Gump and other contemporary and classic works.