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Ian MacDonald MA BEd
Inspiring Boys to Write
 A workshop designed to equip teachers for the challenge of Inspiring Boys to Write in Primary School* Ian is a recommended author on The Schools Library Association's Boys into Books scheme and has a wealth of experience in getting boys on board with writing.  This workshop combines theory and practice... with plenty of ideas for equipping your boys to become writers.
 
"...definitely got everyone buzzing about what they could do in their classroom!"
Claire Pallet Deputy Headteacher, Spring Meadow Primary, Harwich

 Course Outline:
  • Breaking Barriers             Why won't boys write?
  • Boys on Board:                 What works for boys?
  • Drawing and talking          Getting started
  • Drama for Writing             Active learning
  • Classroom Publishing:    Creative bookmaking 
      


Combine ian's workshop day(s) in class with a twilight session to see theory and practice in action!  CLICK HERE to find out more


This course can be provided as:

  • INSET twilight/staff meeting 
  • Day or half day workshop 

Book an author visit or make an enquiry


*Inspiring Boys to Write in Primary School is currently in production with eprint publishing
Writer in Residence
Ian also provides a writer in residence service for schools designed to inspire and raise standards in writing.  By negotiation he can combine classroom workshop days with staff development sessions - a real opportunity to see writing development in action in your school.
 
CLICK HERE for more details about Ian's Writer in Residence service or contact Ian to discuss a programme for your school.
Classroom Publishing
Within the context of inspiring boys to write, Ian demonstrates how creative classroom publishing can...  
  • provide purpose for writing
  • raise writing standards
  • combine writing and creativity
  • be fun! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A 'suitcase' book based on a story project in Ian's teacher resource book,'Children in Wartime'.