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Inspiring Boys to Write
Ian MacDonald MA BEd
Ian is a recommended author on The Schools Library Association's Boys into Books scheme and has written two complete teachers' resource books designed to get boys writing*.  Drawing on his work as a leading teacher/author, Ian delivers a writing workshop day designed to equip teachers for the challenge of Inspiring Boys to Write in Primary School*.
 
Course Outline:
  • Breaking Barriers             Why won't boys write?
  • Boys on Board:                 What works for boys?
  • Visualising:                        Planning in pictures
  • Drama for Writing             Active learning
  • Classroom Publishing:     Creative bookmaking 
  • The Creative Curriculum  Writing across the curriculum
     
     

Available as day/half day/twilight sessions 

 

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*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...
  • inspire boys to write
  • 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'.