What Are Adventures In Creative Writing Field Trips?
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.
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 305, 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 30 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.
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