What You Need To Know
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, focusing on writing samples that 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.
Location: Open Books, 213 W. Institute Pl., Suite 207, in the River North area of Chicago. We're easily accessible by CTA -- just 1 block north of the Chicago+Franklin Brown/Purple El stop and near many major bus lines.
Participants: Field trips are open to classes or groups of 3rd-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, Thursdays, and Fridays.
Curriculum: Choose from three genres:
Prose:
• Who? Important people in our lives
• What? Important objects in our lives
• Where? Important places in our lives
• When? Important moments of our lives
• Why? Important lessons we have learned
Traditional Poetry
Slam Poetry
Cost: $7 per student.
Bookstore Coupon Option: For an additional $5 per student, each student will receive a coupon for a book of his/her choice worth $10 or less at our award-winning bookstore!
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 to encourage continued writing!
Questions? Let us know! You can reach us at [email protected] or 312.475.1355 x162. |
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