Author Visit: Michael Wade

Grades 5-8 will have an opportunity to visit with children's author Michael Wade to discuss the following:

1. The Writing Process: Michael talks about the writing process that students are taught in school (rough draft, editing, revision, final draft) and compares that to what an author does when writing a book. He shows copies of his (very) rough drafts, edited copies of his work, and the final product.
2. A short, fun writing activity: This short activity involving the audience demonstrates to students that anyone can be a humour writer.
3. Where his ideas come from: Michael tells how he gets his ideas and reveals which stories actually happened to him or someone he knows!
4. A new story! Michael reads a story that he is currently working on. He asks for audience feedback and suggestions, alternate endings and what the students would do if they were the main character. Some of the best suggestions come from kids!
5. He entertains questions throughout the presentation.

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**If you have a copy of one of his books at home, be sure to bring it in for a possible autograph signing!**