Looking to add some color to your day? I would love to come visit with your school, library or bookstore. My one-hour presentation can be tailored to meet your needs (options may include the following) ...
K-1
Story-time with the Author- 45m
This presentation is designed for the younger children. I will read aloud How the Finch Got His Colors. After reading the story, we will have a question and answer session. A fun hands-on craft will wrap up the session.
A book signing can accompany this lesson if requested.
Common Core Standard Covered
Kindergarten
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.6
With prompting and support, name the author and illustrator of a story and define the role of each in telling the story.
Grades 1-3
Folktale Elements- 1h.
This presentation will explore the elements embedded in folktales such as origin, magic, character traits (good vs. evil) and the moral of the story. This lesson accompanies my book How the Finch Got His Colors. After a short read, we will discuss the folktale elements found in the story. To wrap up the session we will have a question and answer session.
A book signing can accompany this lesson if requested.
Common Core Standards Covered:
Grade 1
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.1
Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.2
Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson.
Grade 2
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.2
Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.3
Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.5
Describe the overall structure of a story, including describing how the beginning introduces the story and the ending concludes the action.
Grade 3
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.2
Recount stories, including fables, folktales, and myths from diverse cultures; determine the central message, lesson, or moral and explain how it is conveyed through key details in the text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.3
Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, distinguishing literal from nonliteral language.
Creation to Publication- 1h.
From creation to publication is a presentation about my journey from writer to author. This discussion will cover topics such as generating ideas, researching, drafting, editing, and publication. This presentation includes hands-on-exercises that are sure to get the creative juices flowing.
A book signing can accompany this lesson if requested.
Lyrical Language -1h
After reading How the Finch Got His Colors we will explore how word choices enhance the quality of writing. Students will be introduced to figurative language (similes and metaphor) and will learn how to use these concepts in their own writing to improve its quality.
A book signing can accompany this lesson if requested.
Common Core Standard Covered
Grade 3
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, distinguishing literal from non-literal language.
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K-1
Story-time with the Author- 45m
This presentation is designed for the younger children. I will read aloud How the Finch Got His Colors. After reading the story, we will have a question and answer session. A fun hands-on craft will wrap up the session.
A book signing can accompany this lesson if requested.
Common Core Standard Covered
Kindergarten
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.6
With prompting and support, name the author and illustrator of a story and define the role of each in telling the story.
Grades 1-3
Folktale Elements- 1h.
This presentation will explore the elements embedded in folktales such as origin, magic, character traits (good vs. evil) and the moral of the story. This lesson accompanies my book How the Finch Got His Colors. After a short read, we will discuss the folktale elements found in the story. To wrap up the session we will have a question and answer session.
A book signing can accompany this lesson if requested.
Common Core Standards Covered:
Grade 1
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.1
Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.2
Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson.
Grade 2
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.2
Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.3
Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.5
Describe the overall structure of a story, including describing how the beginning introduces the story and the ending concludes the action.
Grade 3
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.2
Recount stories, including fables, folktales, and myths from diverse cultures; determine the central message, lesson, or moral and explain how it is conveyed through key details in the text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.3
Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, distinguishing literal from nonliteral language.
Creation to Publication- 1h.
From creation to publication is a presentation about my journey from writer to author. This discussion will cover topics such as generating ideas, researching, drafting, editing, and publication. This presentation includes hands-on-exercises that are sure to get the creative juices flowing.
A book signing can accompany this lesson if requested.
Lyrical Language -1h
After reading How the Finch Got His Colors we will explore how word choices enhance the quality of writing. Students will be introduced to figurative language (similes and metaphor) and will learn how to use these concepts in their own writing to improve its quality.
A book signing can accompany this lesson if requested.
Common Core Standard Covered
Grade 3
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, distinguishing literal from non-literal language.
Please use the contact me button for pricing and to schedule your visit.
