Repertoire..."Creative Writing Workshop"
Recommended for Grades 3 – 6

Sue leads students in discovering their ability to write their own amazing stories. Through the use of very pointed tasks they discover they have something to tell and they learn how to tell it. Students are encouraged to help paint a picture where they begin by recalling times when they were really good or bad or happy or in trouble...it’s happened to us all. Students go on to critique their own writing by filling in the critical parts of any story...,the people, the place, the problem and the solution.

This is a four-day workshop where the students are encouraged and coached along the way. The culmination of the workshop is a gathering where student-selected authors will read their pieces. Parents can be invited. Mrs. Roseberry works with the teachers as well in helping to reinforce the writing skills of the students. This program not only helps to build the writing skills of the students but also builds their self-esteem and confidence.

Stories from Mrs. Roseberry’s own life are woven into the session’s offering to provide a model for the students’ work.

What they said...

"The children were so enthusiastic about the program. I hope the powers that be will find a way to bring her back again." (D. Jaramillo – Anson Jones Elementary)

"Excellent!! This program was both entertaining and educational. It was a great way to inspire students to write." (Nancy Chambers – Travis Elementary)

"Wonderful storyteller!! She gets the children totally involved. Not only did they work on their writing skills, but reading skills were also applied." (Elidia Rios – Bonham Elementary)

"She had every single person’s attention – from the most ADHD child to each teacher. She explained story structure in a way that the kids will always remember. We can definitely build on this session. Absolutely wonderful!" (Janet Carlisle – Bonham Elementary)

"Sue was very expressive and held the students' attention!! She is awesome! I love the way she taught about problems and solutions." (Kelley Ralrrn – Henderson Elementary)

"Mrs. Roseberry was very enthusiastic and well prepared for this session. She was also very positive towards all answers the students gave." (Lori Zarate – Henderson Elementary)