Starting a Young Author’s Club in the Elementary School Jennifer Magnusson Upper Cumberland Writing Project
Feb 22, 2016
Starting a Young Author’s Club in the Elementary School
Jennifer MagnussonUpper Cumberland Writing Project
Before First Meeting:
Outline your objectives for the club.
Provide encouragement, feedback, and guidance.
Seek permission from your principal or building supervisor.
Secure a location for a meeting.
How many students? Is there a viable area to work?
Obtain funding for necessities such as after school snacks and materials.
Acquire other teachers, assistants, or parents as support during each meeting.
Begin student selection and/or invitation process.
Plan meeting dates & time for the year. Will you meet weekly or monthly?
How long will each meeting be?
Gather permission forms for all students.
Develop a plan for components of each club meeting.
YACKITY YAC--Please Write
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