Arts-In-Education Exploratory Enrichment

BOCES ARTS-IN-EDUCATION / EXPLORATORY ENRICHMENT
PROGRAM DETAILS



Program Title
Writer-in-Residence
 
Provider Name
Selene Castrovilla
 
Selene Castrovilla

Island Park , NY 11558
Phone:
516-204-5019
Email:
ldymcbeth@aol.com
Website:
www.SeleneCastrovilla.com
Program Description
Where do story ideas come from? This is the starting point of your students' adventure with award-winning author Selene Castrovilla. With an MFA in Creative Writing and eighteen children's books to her credit, Selene has the knowledge, experience, and passion to inspire and engage young people. Selene works with your students in assemblies, classes, small groups, and even one-on-one. She will work with you to tailor a theme and goal. Some topics Selene covers: -brilliant beginnings -brainstorming bonanza -nifty nonfiction -riveting research - the power of the perfect word -coming to our "senses" -mighty metaphors and striking similes -alluring alliteration -emotions in motion -tension tightropes -ready for revision -a done deal Students will relish the creative process. They will head home brimming with ideas -- and the ability to see them through.
 
Categories
Authors (TH), Literature ,
 


Additional Resources 
There are no evaluations available for this program.

Program Recommendations
Grades
2,3,4,5,6,7,8



See Video  
Arts Standards
1,2


Other Standards 



Curriculum Connections 
Writing/Speaking/Presenting Skills , English Language Arts , ,



Culturally Responsive 



Cost 
Cost Single: $900/day
Cost Multiple: $700/day


Duration
360 minutes