BOCES ARTS-IN-EDUCATION / EXPLORATORY ENRICHMENT
PROGRAM EVALUATION



Contract Summary
Contract:

25-1250
District:

Manorville
Artist:

Ballyhoo Bookworks Inc.
Program:

The Book- From Writer to Reader
Art Form:

Authors (TH)
Grades:

6th
Program Date:
3/6/2025 12:00:00 AM

 Evaluation Summary
Evaluator:
Cheryl Skidmore
Grades:
6th
Dates: 3/6/2025 12:00:00 AM

Excellent Student Response

Excellent Artistic Quality

Excellent Educational Quality

Excellent Presenter Interaction w/ Students

Excellent Technical Quality of Program

Excellent Study Guides/Support Materials

Yes Would you recommend this program to other school districts?

Describe the way(s) this program impacts your students learning and how this arts experience correlates with your curriculum:
Darren Sardelli’s visit had a significant impact on student learning by making poetry engaging, accessible, and fun. His dynamic group talk captivated the 5th graders, inspiring them to see poetry as an exciting and creative form of expression. Through his writing lessons in individual classrooms, students gained valuable insight into the writing process, learning how to brainstorm ideas, refine their work, and bring their poetry to life. This experience directly supports our curriculum by reinforcing key literacy skills such as creative writing, figurative language, and revision techniques. It also fosters confidence in self-expression and encourages students to view writing as an enjoyable and meaningful activity. Sardelli’s interactive approach aligns with our goal of developing strong, enthusiastic writers while integrating the arts into our learning environment.

Suggestions to artists for improvements:
No Suggestions at this time.
Please include any additional comments you care to make:
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