Invite a children's book writer who holds a masters in elementary education, was selected as a Master Teacher for the National Education Association/BetterLesson's Master Teacher Project in 2014, and has over eight years teaching experience in grades 1-5 into your school!
School Visits and Presentations Overview
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS:
As a highly effective teacher for 8+ years, Katrina will use her books to present an authentic, interactive, highly engaging, and inspiring experience to children. Her program includes an engaging before reading activity to build excitement, background knowledge, and connect to her readers, a guided read-aloud of her book that encourages students to pause, think, interact, and closely comprehend the story, and concludes with a fun after reading every pupil response/inclusive activity!
WRITING WORKSHOP: Revise Your Writing Into a Pot Of Gold!
Audience: Grades 2-Adult (available for conferences or classrooms)
Audience Size: maximum 30
Duration: 1-2 hours
Preparation: Audience should have a (writing) work in progress to bring to the workshop
In this hands on workshop, I will share with writers the revision process that I use to turn my manuscripts from dust to gold. Using the power of productive critiquing and my RAINBOW REVISION technique, audience members will learn and then apply peer critique and revision skills to improve their own writing. In this workshop, revision has never been so collaborative, eye-opening, fun, or colorful! Audience will leave with techniques (and a resource) they can apply over and over again to their writing process.
Be the Author of Your Life!
Grade level: 1-5
Duration: 50 minutes
Be the Author of Your Life is an interactive presentation showing how Katrina’s life inspires her books. Using a treasure chest of Katrina’s personal items, photographs, and personal writing journals, children gain knowledge and perspective of how a book is made, and how they can start developing their own writing habits to become better writers. Afterwards, Katrina reads her book, answers questions, and ends the presentation with a fun/inclusive activity.
Common Core Anchor Standards:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.1
Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.2
Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.4
Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.5
Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of the text (e.g., a section, chapter, scene, or stanza) relate to each other and the whole.
ADULT PROGRAMS:
WRITING WORKSHOP: Revise Your Writing Into a Pot Of Gold!
Audience: Grades 2-Adult (available for conferences or classrooms)
Audience Size: maximum 30
Duration: 1-2 hours
Preparation: Audience should have a (writing) work in progress to bring to the workshop
In this hands on workshop, I will share with writers the revision process that I use to turn my manuscripts from dust to gold. Using the power of productive critiquing and my RAINBOW REVISION technique, audience members will learn and then apply peer critique and revision skills to improve their own writing. In this workshop, revision has never been so collaborative, eye-opening, fun, or colorful! Audience will leave with techniques (and a resource) they can apply over and over again to their writing process.
Diversity Unites Us All: Igniting Children’s Voices of the 21st Century
Grade level: Adult
Duration: 30 minutes
We will explore why diverse books matter in the 21st century; how these books encourage reading and unite children. I will share my inspiration for writing my books, and discuss how to integrate this book, and other diverse books into instruction in a way that is both meaningful and engaging to your students. You will leave with ideas, strategies, and resources to take back to class.
Developing Young Writers
Grade Level: Adult
Duration: 30 minutes
I will share my writing journey, the writing process for making a book, and how to find a writing routine that works for you. Then, we'll transition to think about the budding writers we teach/parent. How do we get them excited about learning? How can they develop writing habits that stick in the classroom and at home? How do we get them invested in the writing process? You will leave with ideas, strategies, and resources to take back to class.
SCHEDULING A VISIT
*I want my audience to walk away inspired. If you have specific program needs or topics to address, I am willing to adapt a presentation to meet your needs! Please contact me through my website http://www.katrinamoorebooks.com to discuss details and set up a visit.
HONORARIUM
*While standard rates apply, author fee varies depending on length of visit, number of presentations, travel expenses, special considerations, etc. Please contact me to set up a visit tailored to your needs.
AUTHOR VISIT PREPARATION
Please review all program requirements and check any necessary equipment prior to the program date.
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:
· Table
· Projector-computer screen set up for PowerPoint Presentation
For groups larger than 40 and/or large spaces ALL programs will require:
· Microphone (preferably handless, wireless, lapel microphone).
CHILDREN’S PROGRAM PREPARATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Provide copies of the author's book to each classroom scheduled to attend the presentation — reading and studying the author's work should be highly encouraged.
2. Make sure multiple copies of the author’s book are available for borrowing from the school library prior to the presentation.
3. Send out book orders to students’ families prior to the author visit (see book order section). Set aside purchased books and arrange time for author to sign purchased books the day of the presentation—outside of presentation time (prior to distributing books).
4. Put together a packet for each teacher who will participate. Include the free biographical information and resources available on the author's website.
5. Arrange a meeting for all the participating teaches so they can discuss classroom activities and lessons (AFTER PRESENTATION) based on the author's work and visit.
6. Help students prepare questions to ask an author during any planned open discussion time.
PRE-VISIT BOOK ORDERS
I strongly encourage book sales in coordination with school visits. Not only because it supports the author, but it also enhances the value of the visit for the students. A book autographed by an author that has been seen in person is a constant reminder of the excitement of reading. Book sales can also provide supplementary funds to your school. For school visits it is recommended that books are pre-sold. The easiest way to handle book sales is to let a local bookseller order the books. Many bookstores will grant discounts for quantity and/or education buying. These discounts can be used to earn money for the school or can be passed on as savings to students. You should contact your bookseller before sending home order forms to confirm pricing and to catch any unforeseen glitches. Also, please realize that after your order is delivered, you must organize the books accordingly. Your bookseller should be able to help guide you along this process. A book order template can be used to send home to families (provided when a visit is scheduled).
Thank you for your interest! I look forward to sharing a meaningful, inspiring experience with you.
Sincerely,
Katrina
