Why Read? Why Write? Mini-Assemblies

Generate Excitement for Reading and Writing!

3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade-Level Mini-Assemblies

Goal and Tone—This is motivational speaking for kids on the subject of reading and writing, one grade level (3, 4, and 5) per assembly. Limiting the size of my audience to one grade at a time, as opposed to addressing a whole school, allows for better and more relevant audience interaction.
I’ve been exciting kids about reading and writing as a writer-in-residence for over 20 years. I show kids some of my publications, share my original stories and poems, and let them in on my own struggles learning to read and write, making them laugh and keeping them involved in the process. Over the years, I’ve observed others working with large groups of kids and frankly found them wanting. I’m high energy, in my element with children.

Elastic Time—This is up to you. I can do 50 minutes or 75. The best length for most schools is 60 minutes. My time with children seems to fly by way too quickly. I’m happiest with more time rather than less.

Logistics—I prefer to meet with each grade level in a commons area or in the media center. Gyms generally stink as places to motivate kids to read and write. I need a screen to project illustrations and poems from my laptop, and I need a small white board.

Simple Pricing—There are just two prices. One assembly for one grade level is $250.00. If you would like to have a second and third assembly (in other words, serving each of the three grades mentioned above) on the same day at the same location, the total price is $450.00, meaning the second one is at a discount and the third one is free. In the interest of keeping things simple for everybody, I do not charge for mileage.

Contact Me at storymaker@aol.com or call 612-723-8565