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A Special All-Day Field Trip Opportunity:
Visual & Literary Storytelling – A Creative Art and Writing Workshop
Open Books and the David Weinberg Gallery seek middle or high school classes to join us for an all day education event: a multimedia field trip combining writing and fine art! Students will spend a morning at Open Books, where they will write poetry that invokes the color, texture and layers of their lives and neighborhoods. The afternoon will be spent at the David Weinberg Gallery (a block from Open Books) to discuss the current art exhibit, complete a study guide and do a sketching exercise.
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STUDENTS SAY...
Thank you for what you taught me. Now every time I write or read a story I think of you guys. Thank you also for giving us the blank books. Overall, thank you for brightening up my life.
- Kori, 7th Grade
I really had a good time that day. I felt like I really had a career in writing stories. I wish I can come back because I wrote like I never did before. Thank you again for all your help.
- Maria, 7th Grade
A good day was that I came to Open Books, and I’m here having fun. I’m having fun because people are reading and getting good at reading.
- Shontrail, 8th Grade
Thank you for helping us find how we can be such good writers. I also would like to thank you all for letting us go expressing ourselves in writing. I learned a lot at Open Books. I learned that when you read, you read with feeling.
- Pierce, 7th Grade
I'm so appreciative of how you invited the 7th grade to Open Books. I am thankful for what you have given to us. You have taught me and my class the importance on how we write and read books. Thank you and I hope I can see you all again.
- JaQuese, 7th Grade
Thank you Open Books for: Letting us have fun. Letting us past the door. Allowing me to express myself. Telling us that a sad, bad, and happy, crazy can bring the good out of us. Letting me write about something and not being embarrassed.
- Fantasia, 7th Grade
TEACHERS SAY...
This was a great opportunity to complement this week's launch of the writing workshop for my class. My students were able to see other adults interested in what they had to write, coaching them through one of the hardest subjects, writing. I'm excited my class was included in the Open Books program. Seeing my students engaged in writing, to go further; excited about writing is a great moment for any teacher. Thank for your efforts and vision.
- CPS Teacher
I wish we had more time. This field trip was well worth the time.
- CPS Teacher
What a great program. It is not often that our students get to have their own writing coach. This really helps the students to write.
- CPS Teacher
Thank you for hosting a field trip for my 8th grade students. The program exceeded any of my expectations. I know the students enjoyed the experience as much as I did.
- CPS Teacher
Thank you for giving us the stories so we can follow up where needed. This has been a very good experience for all the students. All classes have returned feeling it was a good experience. I hope they see beyond the day, how writing is important and how it may serve them.
- CPS Principal
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EDUCATORS: Ready to bring your class to an Adventures in Creative Writing field trip? Fantastic! Fill out the form to sign up now!
VOLUNTEERS: Want to be a writing coach at an Adventures in Creative Writing field trip? Great!
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Welcome to the wonderful world of Open Books! We would love to see your class or student group in our literacy center for an Adventures in Creative Writing field trip. Please read on for all the details on how it works and how to apply.
Educators in Chicagoland: We have moved into our new, state-of-the-art literacy center, and we are eager to serve more students than ever before! Fill out our simple form now to sign up your students for an Adventures in Creative Writing Workshop, and please tell your colleagues and friends to claim their 2010 spot now.
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What Are Adventures In Creative Writing Field Trips?
Adventures in Creative Writing field trips are unforgettable 2-hour experiences designed to help young people develop their writing skills in meaningful and creative ways. At our colorful literacy center, students write and read as a whole group, in small groups, and as individuals, working with our friendly, supportive writing coaches. They read sample work aloud, discuss it as a group, and write their own prose or poetry. At the end of the session, those who wish to share their work read aloud in front of the class to enthusiastic applause. (And just ask any past participant about the joy of wearing The Pencil Costume!)
What Makes Adventures In Creative Writing Field Trips Special?
Field trip participants do more than just write, edit, and perform their own work in their 2 hours at Open Books. They read, discuss, and perform published pieces from diverse authors and learn about the literacy mission in Chicago. Writing coaches are acknowledged as volunteers and, in turn, students are urged to become volunteers in their own communities. Writing samples have been chosen to encourage smart life choices, strong character, and compassionate, positive behavior and attitudes. Students leave the field trip not just excited about writing and reading but also inspired to be leaders and role models in their own communities.
Details About Adventures In Creative Writing Field Trips
Location: Open Books, 213 W. Institute Place, Suite 207, in the River North area of Chicago. We're easily accessible by CTA -- just two blocks north of the Chicago Brown/Purple El stop and near many major bus lines.
Participants: Field trips are open to classes or groups of 4th-12th grade students from schools or community groups (maximum 70 students per field trip) accompanied by at least 2 adults.
Schedule: Field trips are held from 10am to 12noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Fill out the form at the bottom of this page to request a date for yours!
Curriculum: Choose from three formats -- prose/memoir, traditional poetry, or slam/spoken word poetry.
Cost: $5 per student
Value: In addition to the workshop itself, each student receives a published booklet of the class’s writings and photos, as well as a blank journal and Open Books pencil to encourage continued writing and a recommended reading list. Teachers also receive booklets and suggested follow-up lessons.
Want to see what Adventures In Creative Writing field trips look like?
Check out our field trip photo set!
To schedule a field trip, please complete the following form.
A member of the Open Books literacy team will contact you shortly to confirm details.
NOTE: If your school or organization would like to schedule visits for multiple classes or age groups, please have each teacher or youth leader fill out a separate request.
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