Arts Learning Grant
Arts Learning Grant
Bemidji Middle School was awarded $2,094 to host writer Patricia Jamie Lee for ôWriting Across Cultures,ö where after studying Washaka: Bear Dreamer (A Lakota story based on Leon Hale's dream), students will write a short story across cultures.
Sandra Roman: retired art teacher, author; Laura Grisamore: photographer; Jill Johnson: author; Mary Therese: visual artist, fiber artist; Susan Olin: musician; Laura Dropps: visual artist; Becky Colebank: author; Corryn Trask: musician.
Sandra Roman: retired art teacher, author; Laura Grisamore: photographer; Jill Johnson: author; Mary Therese: visual artist, fiber artist; Susan Olin: musician; Laura Dropps: visual artist; Becky Colebank: author.
ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education ACHF Cultural Heritage
As a result of this program 6th grade students at Bemidji Middle School will write with greater confidence in their creative writing. A majority of participating students will self-report through an anonymous on line survey using SurveyMonkey that they feel satisfied with the story generator method, feel increased confidence in their writing skills, and feel satisfaction with their creative writing. Students will be able to offer suggestions for future story generations. Community members will answer a short anonymous survey asking about their experience at the open house.
One teacher individually conferenced with each writer discussing their writing. This focus group showed 90% majority of students enjoyed the the writing process and novel. A majority would enjoy a similar project. At the open house, attendees were asked about the process, novel and timing of open house. Suggestions: host the open house after school and perhaps more students can attend. Host the open house closer to the event. The committee had tried to but another event interfered.
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