Reji Laberje Author Programs

These writers' workshops make a perfect accompanying lesson to Reji's full-length assembly programs!

Trait Application

Writers' Workshop - $100.00

Time Required - 45 minutes

Target Audience - Early Childhood to Grade 3

Suggested Audience Size - Up to 30 (but more can be accommodated)

Best When Following - What's Your Story?

Featured Books -

• Original sequence poems by Reji Laberje and past students

• Picture books by two well-known children's authors

In this program, Reji helps young students all of the 6+1 traits of writing, but with specific emphasis on Organization and Word Choice through her sequence poem method.  Additionally, the writing techniques of writing in forward, writing in reverse, and writing from pictures are discussed with examples from classic and contemporary picture books.  Children will create their own writing by the end of this workshop.  Students need only bring their writing utensils for the group work portion of this workshop as other materials are provided.  Educators will receive an outline of the material covered and paperwork to continue the learning in their classrooms.

The Six Senses and the Four 'S'es

Writers' Workshop - $100.00

Time Required - 45 minutes

Target Audience - Grade 2 to Grade 6

Suggested Audience Size - Up to 30 (but more can be accommodated)

Best When Following - Backwards Book, or Wonder Kids

Featured Books -

• Original examples by Reji Laberje and past workshop students

In this workshop, Reji shares the art of developing detail in writing.  Never again will your students be overwhelmed when told they "need more information" on their work.  Instead, Reji's unique process walks the students through a very simple four-step method of moving from a very basic sentence made up of a noun/verb pair to a full story.  The simplified process, when practiced in groups with the supplied paperwork, will prove easily applicable to all subjects.  Follow-up materials are also provided for eductors.

The Mechanics of a Book Report

Writers' Workshop - $100.00

Time Required - 1hour

Target Audience - Any student age; also great for home and traditional educators

Suggested Audience Size - Up to 30 (but more can be accommodated)

Best When Following - Any Reji Laberje Author Program or a Book Club

Featured Books -

• "The Tree of Love" by Reji Laberje

• Any book on which your class would like to do a report

In this program, Reji walks participants through the W.He.Re Method to pique reading interest, then offers up three unique approaches to book reports.  Discussion will follow on the two main purposes of book reports.  Additionally, five methods of active reading are shared and, as a group, using the Reji Laberje title, "The Tree of Love", students go over the basic outline necessary to all book reports and apply the taught technique after hearing a live, dramatic storytelling.  This workshop is as beneficial to educators looking for new methods of teaching and assigning book reports, as it is for students.