Musical Stories – Literary

Ages: 6 – 10 (Grade 1 – 4)
Part 1 / Monday November 30, 2020 / 1 – 2 pm
Part 2 / Monday December 7, 2020 / 1 – 2 pm

Description: This creative writing workshop encourages children to engage with elements of popular culture (literature, music, dramatic structure). Using their senses in a playful manner, they will develop a story outline, which they can then elaborate upon. The workshop uses a ‘translation of feelings’ into words that are then used as a platform to create character and plot.

Materials: Paper and pencil

Artist Bio: Matthew Bennett Young has published works in many forms (picture books, flash fiction, short stories and poetry). He has also been teaching his inspiring workshops all over the world. He believes all creativity is a form of expression that is essential for well-being, especially now, and it takes practice!

QEP Competencies

ELA: To write self-expressive, narrative and information-based texts; To represent literacy in different media; To use language to communicate and learn
Music: To appreciate musical works
CCC: Uses information, Solves problems, Uses creativity, Adopts effective work methods, Uses information and communications technologies, Communicates appropriately