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Melissa Forney
Melissa Forney's writing workshops combine her enthusiasm as a children's author with her years of teaching experience to bring fresh insights on the writing process. Teachers look forward to her training sessions because of the many practical ideas they take away for their own classrooms. Her workshops involve teachers and administrators in writing, revising, publishing, and presenting. Melissa prepares teachers for state writing assessment, the daily writing workshop, and grade-appropriate target skills. Schools trained by Melissa are enjoying higher test scores and better team planning and organization. She is a popular keynote and motivational speaker.
A Word from the Author
Most children have a wealth of writing ability that has not fully been tapped. All too often their natural creativity has been squelched by outdated teaching strategies or a lack of direction. Together we can change that. With exciting lesson plans and the right environment, teachers can lead children to master writing, preparing them for a lifetime of accomplishment. I guarantee that my teacher workshops are worth the investment. Teachers leave with fresh enthusiasm for writing and practical strategies they can use the very next day in their classrooms. Students reap the benefits of improved self-esteem, enhanced academic grades, and higher writing assessment scores. Let me teach you how to integrate writing across the disciplines and plan your entire year.
Teachers Rave
About Melissa's Workshops
"Melissa has conducted writing workshops for our teachers and received
outstanding evaluations. Teachers were excited, for all of the lessons
could easily be applied the next day upon return to the classroom...[the
lessons were] practical, inviting, and successful. I highly recommend to
any educational organization the "experience" of Melissa Forney. She
offers both teachers and children a love affair with books and writing."
- Mary Gunter, assistant superintendent, curriculum & instruction
"If you want the very best, call Melissa! From materials to presentation, from rapport with the audience to content, she is truly first class!"
- Sherry O'Leary, elementary curriculum specialist
"Under Melissa Forney's training, our fourth grade students received the highest score on the Florida state writing assessment."
- John Zoretich, principal, Ashton Elementary, Sarasota, FL
"The students, faculty, and guests at Arden Cahill Academy enjoyed Melissa Forney's fine presentation during our Book Fair. She is a delightful speaker with a great ability to reach the wide age span of her audiences. An energetic and entertaining guest author."
- Ruth Kiley, Arden Cahill Academy, New Orleans, LA
"The Richard A. Bove Migrant Student Poets and Writer's Festival Committee encourage all migrant educators to attend this workshop for ideas for assistance in writing."
- Beverly A. Bove, West Coxsackie, NY
"The lesson plans in Dynamite Writing Ideas! are a must for every classroom teacher. They help teachers plan for the entire year."
- Juanita Yoho, teacher, Baton Rouge, LA
"Thank for you an outstanding presentation."
- American Overseas School, Rome, Italy
"I've had nothing but positive comments from all teachers who attended."
- Dr. Chris Meyer, Pierre Indian Learning Center, Pierre, SD
Contact Information
386-736-2425
(fax) 386-736-1403
crtvendv@aol.com
www.melissaforney.com
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The Writing Menu
$19.95The latest brain research about learning styles is the basis for this innovative resource by noted author and speaker Melissa Forney. Learn More -
Razzle Dazzle Writing
$19.95Teachers of grades 3-5 can teach 50 key writing workshop target skills with the 130 mini-lessons Learn More -
Primary Pizzazz Writing
$29.95Want to teach to the K-2 writing standards, get ideas galore, and have fun with your primary writing workshop, too? Of course. You want it all. And now you can have it! Learn More -
Dynamite Writing Ideas: Empowering Students to Become Authors
$19.95Practical. Fun. Exciting. If you've ever wanted to integrate a writing workshop into your classroom but don't know where to start, this book is for you. Learn More
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