February Writing Workshops
Rooster's schedule for February has changed! He will be heading to Virginia and Washington DC on the 19th of February. He will be in Texas the first three weeks of the month. If your school is interested in booking writing workshops for your 4th or 7th grade students BEFORE the TAKS test, give us a call!
Rooster's writing workshop provides valuable techniques to help students write a first draft quickly. He includes a unique explanation of voice that helps students understand how to capture their voice in their writing. And he demonstrates how he uses Verb-cabulary in the revision process. This hour-long workshop boosts students' confidence, too!
Rooster now has the following days in February available:
3rd-4th in the Fort Worth/Dallas area
8th-12th in Central Texas
15th-17th in North or East Texas
Rooster's fee is affordable and the experience is priceless!
Quotes from teachers & principals:
"It was great to have Rooster Morris come to our school! The staff enjoyed his presentation just as much as the kids did! I loved the songs, the fiddle playing, and the story telling! The kids were so well behaved and engaged the whole time.
The writing workshop was also great. It was another tool added to the students' repertoire! Teaching writing is one of my favorite things and this workshop helped immensely!
Thanks again for coming to Bales Intermediate! It was GREAT!"
Marni Galli, 4th grade teacher, Friendswood, Texas
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"Rooster was so calm as he coaxed out the inner creativity of the students, making it fun to write. One principal told me about a child who had been almost in tears during school when it came to writing stories, but then in Rooster's workshop latent talent bloomed, and a fine story emerged! Rooster gave our students the confidence to express themselves."
Francis Schmidt, Executive Director, The Wellington Ritz
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"In his hour-long, writing workshop, Mr. Morris inspired students to draw from their own experiences and create touching stories. He instantly built rapport with our students so they were eager for him to share their stories aloud."
Kris Schellhamer, Principal, Paramount Terrace Elementary
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"Students experienced the process that took place for Rooster to write and revise his books. They were excited, motivated, and encouraged by his ideas and suggestions.
I truly feel my students were able to connect with someone from outside our campus sharing a common goal--writing--transferring their thoughts, ideas, and amazing imaginations onto paper.
The students have combined what they have learned in class with what Rooster Morris brought to the table and have found purpose in their writing! There is a story to tell and they want an audience. Thank you Mr. Morris for sharing your talents with us. We truly appreciate it!"
Mrs. J. Rubio, 4th Grade teacher, Daulton Elementary School
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"During Rooster's writing workshop, the students were working so intently on their lists that the pencil points hitting the desks in tandem sounded like raindrops during a storm."
Vivian Barone, Host Family Network, P.S. 54, Staten Island, New York
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"Of course I was thoroughly entertained--Rooster Morris' visit was wonderful. His ability to change his voice to fit all the characters in his stories is amazing!
But the most wonderful thing of all was watching the 4th graders during the writing workshop. Everyone was highly engaged as he showed them how to use their imaginations and 'voice' to create their own stories with relative ease. Everyone was writing intently and everyone produced a composition!
Thanks again for a fabulous experience. Rooster and Jody are exceptional people who are providing an exceptional service for students."
Rosanna Webb, District Librarian, Lindsay Elementary