Program: Workshop at SJSU: Super Saturday 3-3-12 Grade Levels 8-12
Getting a Way with Words: Breaking the Rules for Effect In the beginning was the word, and making students sensitive to its effective use is foundational to good writing. In this session we’ll examine how to increase word awareness through the use of concrete diction, figurative language, and attention to effective (and not always “correct”) phrasing. We’ll draw examples from the worlds of art, advertising, politics, and sports, as well as literature. Additionally, numerous professional and student-based pieces will be made available to participants. (8-12) Jeff House, Georgiana Bruce Kirby Preparatory High School
