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From idea to publication:
How Marianne uses the Six Traits of Writing in her own work.
How do writers plan a mystery?
Q & A with students.
Time: 40-50 minutes per group.
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Writing tips for young authors.
Suggestions for keeping an Idea File.
Markets where young authors can submit their work.
Q & A about being a writer.
Teaching/discussion guides are available for Finding Zola and Firebug.
Time: 40-50 minutes per group.
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How Marianne came to write Over the Waves, based on a story from her family.
Discussion of why family stories are important.
Ways students can interview family members and record their own family stories.
Teaching/discussion guides are available for Over the Waves.
Time: 40-50 minutes per group.
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Discussion of how to use the book, Say It in Spanish!
Designed for non-bilingual teachers
who would like to use some Spanish in the classroom.
Time: one hour.
Publishing Opportunities
Teachers create activities, stories, crafts, etc. all the time.
Don't give them away!
Learn how you can get those great ideas published and earn extra money.
Handouts include formatting tips and marketing advice.
Q and A about getting published.
Time: one hour.
Marianne prefers a library setting for her presentations,
Classes can be combined, but limited to no more than three at once.
Limit of four presentations per day.
Teachers must stay with their classes during presentations.
Limit of 90 students per group.
If needed, Marianne's presentations can be bilingual, Spanish-English.
Equipment to be provided by the school:
but individual classrooms also work for smaller groups.
Please, no cafeteria settings.
a clean overhead projector.
a viewing screen or white wall.
a room that can be darkened enough for viewing.
