International Pen Pal
The Writer's Club
An Opportunity for Creatives Ages 11 to 14 to Connect Internationally
Based on the time-honored tradition of pen pals, International PenPal: Writer's Club connects students from America with students from England through old fashioned letters and modern platforms such as Skype, Google Classroom, email and social media (as appropriate). Students from both sides of the Atlantic are matched based on surveys, but also join the general group for additional learning opportunities. The program begins with a once a week, month long workshop to introduce students to each other through Skype. In addition, during the online sessions, writing mentors share tips and resources related to writing, published authors share their wisdom, and students dialogue with each other about their creative endeavors.
With parent permission, students continue to share their writing joys and challenges with their pen pal as they build a friendship that will hopefully last a lifetime. Periodic workshops continue to take place throughout the year based on the English school calendar. These workshops focus on building camaraderie, expanding skills and providing support.
International Partnership: Stillwater, Minnesota, USA and Potters Bar, England
The Shire Literary Center
Stillwater, USA and Potters Bar, England
Dame Alice Owen's School
Dame Alice Owen’s is a school steeped in tradition and history. It is a school of academic excellence and commitment to extracurricular opportunities that believes in helping our staff and students discover and continually develop the special skills and talents they have. We work hard to develop a keen intellectual curiosity in our young people. Find out more about Dame Alice Owen's School.
It all begins June ??? with a kick off celebration
June x, Time: Skype Call: Agenda
June x, Time, Skype Call: Agenda
June/July x, Time, Skype Call: Agenda
Google Classroom(?) OR iTunes University (?)
Interested? Next Steps
Dame Alice Owen's School
The Shire: A cultural project of StoryArk
StoryArk is a 501c(3) tax exempt organization that seeks to serve the greater good.
Email: steph@theshireonline.com
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Location: Stillwater, MN, United States
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