Institute for Excellence in Writing at Memorial
Institute for Excellence in Writing presents three events with Andrew Pudewa on Monday, August 24, and Thursday, August 27, 2009.
Location:
Memorial Church of Christ
35475 Five Mile Road
Livonia, MI 48154
Monday, 8/24: High School Essay Intensive
Monday Evening, 8/24: Nurturing Excellent Communicators – NO COST!
Thursday, 8/27: Introductory Student Workshops
To register, go to: http://www.excellenceinwriting.com/events or call (800) 856-5815
High School Essay Intensive
A One-Day Seminar for High School age students and teachers
Monday August 24, 2009 8:30 – 3:30 pm
Cost: $50.00/participant (parents $25 if attending with student)*
The High School Essay Prep class is an excellent way to get immediate experience and inside tips on how to do your best on the timed, 25 minute response to a prompt required on the new SAT test. Participants will actually write two full essays, carefully study and then apply the College Board evaluation criteria to sample essays, while receiving a detailed booklet of resources and lesson plans for continued practice.
Additionally, students will learn special structure and style tools for use in composing the college application “personal essay”–an entirely different type of writing task. The complete process will be presented: choosing the question, creating the outline, and polishing a final version. Participants will leave with a clear concept of the task, their own outline for an actual personal essay, and several new tricks and techniques to add to their repertoire.
Although this seminar is specifically designed for those who will be taking the SAT or submitting college applications within the next 1-2 years (and especially those teaching such students), it is also useful for general writing practice, tools and tips. It is open to all students, regardless of their experience with IEW courses or materials. A lot of actual writing is done during this six-hour class.
*Parents who wish only to observe are welcome to do so, space available. Paying participants will receive a space at a table and a handout.
Comments from past attendees:
“I really didn’t want to come, but my mom made me, and I am soooo glad I did. It’s really going to help me, and I’m not so worried about the SAT essay any more.”
“I took the SAT last spring and did okay, but I’m going to do it again and go for a better score. With this new information, I’m very sure I’ll do better on the essay portion.”
“Mr. Pudewa’s seminar is like the rock concert of writing classes.”
“This workshop just de-mystified the whole thing for me. Thanks!”
“Although I’ve been in many of your classes before, this was awesome. I especially loved the strategies for quickly planning and outlining a short essay, and the advice about how to formulate an opinion and just go for it, even if you’re a little undecided about the question. Also the TRIAC paragraph model is awesome–it makes it so easy to organize a good paragraph.”
“Really glad I came. I learned a lot. (And I got out of school, too!)”
“I came to be with my son, but I actually had a lot of fun myself. I sure wish I knew some of this when I was going into college!”
Nurturing Excellent Communicators – The Two Most Critical Components
An Evening Presentation for Teachers, Parents, Grandparents, Families with children of all ages.
Monday, August 24, 2009 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Cost: None! Open to the Public! Entertaining & Inspiring! Bring Friends!
Many parents and teachers assume that good readers will naturally or automatically become good writers. Others think that writing talent is just a natural ability–some have it others don’t. Both are myths. History and observation show very clearly how good writers have developed, and what are the two most critical things parents and teachers can do to nurture a high level of aptitude–from a young age through high school. With humor and insight, Andrew will share the two easy but unbelievably powerful things that must be done at home and in the classroom to create confident communicators.
Introductory Student Workshops
A day of workshops for students Grade 2-10, new to the IEW writing program
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Cost: $15.00/participant (Teachers & Parents may observe at no cost)
These one-day classes for students Grades 2-10 will present the Structure & Style Unit I/II idea of key word outlining, along with selected stylistic techniques. (Grade levels are approximate; no previous experience necessary.) Class size is limited to 25 participants.
Grade 2-3: 8:30am-10:15am
Grade 4-5: 10:30am-12:15pm
Grade 6-7: 12:30pm-2:30pm
Grade 8-10: 2:45pm-4:45pm
Note: These classes are very similar to those published as part of IEW’s DVD series.
Andrew Pudewa is the director of the Institute for Excellence in Writing and a homeschooling father of seven. Presenting throughout North America, he addresses issues relating to teaching, writing, thinking, spelling, and music with clarity and insight, practical experience and humor. His seminars for parents, students, and teachers have helped transform many a reluctant writer and have equipped educators with powerful tools to dramatically improve students’ skills. Although he is a graduate of the Talent Education Institute in Matsumoto, Japan, and holds a Certificate of Child Brain Development from the Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, his best endorsement is from a young Alaskan boy who called him “the funny man with the wonderful words.” He and his beautiful, heroic wife Robin currently teach their three youngest children at home in Atascadero, California.
For questions about seminar content or for information about other Excellence in Writing seminars and events, contact IEW at 800-856-5815 or email: info@excellenceinwriting.com
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