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Carole Vogel's Presentations and Workshops:
What Do Nonfiction Writers and Students Have in Common?
In a fifty-minute presentation geared for grades 3-9, Carole Vogel explores the common
ground that nonfiction writers share with students. Using an interactive approach, she
demonstrates how her stories evolve from idea to printed word utilizing the same
strategies students apply in report writing. These dynamic and fun presentations reinforce
the research and writing tactics students require for creating successful reports. Ms.
Vogel also addresses the pros and cons of using the Internet for research.
What Does It Take to Become a Writer?
This fifty-minute presentation for grades 3-6 explores the process of becoming a writer.
Hands-on materials from actual book projects are used to demonstrate the making of a book
from start to finish. The necessity of rewriting, the challenge of selecting the right
photographs and illustrations, and the survival of the editing process are emphasized.
Thinking Like a Writer
Designed for grades K-2, this 30- to 45-minute presentation shows younger
students how nonfiction writers create stories from their own experiences or
from real events that have happened in the world. Carole Vogel demonstrates the
steps used in writing a story—prewriting (thinking), drafting (painting with
words), revising (checking for a strong beginning, middle, and end), editing
(making it better), and publishing (selecting the best work).
Who Needs Natural Disasters?
This 50-minute presentation for grades four and up explores the vital role
played by volcanoes, earthquakes, wildfires, and floods in maintaining Earth’s
life-nurturing environments. As she delves into the less sinister aspects of
natural disasters, Vogel shows how desolate the world would be without these
cataclysms.
Writer in Residence
In a period of five to six weeks, Carole Vogel works with a core group of students in
grades 4-8 to produce a nonfiction book from beginning to end. In teams or as individuals,
students research, organize, write, edit, and publish their own books about a disaster
that impacted their community, such as the 1938 New England Hurricane. This approach can
be adapted to writing about scientific phenomena, historical events, biographies, family
histories, sports, and how-to-books. It focuses on the research and writing skills needed
for reports, term papers, and communication in the business world.
For Adults: Writing Nonfiction
Topics include a detailed overview of the research process, determining if a topic is
salable, finding and approaching experts on your subject, steps involved in the actual
writing process, photo research, and how to obtain illustrations if you can't draw.
Guidelines for marketing manuscripts, negotiating contracts, working with editors, and
promoting books are included. Presentations: 90 minutes. Intensive workshops: Half day or
full day.
For Adults: Creating Compelling Stories from the Heart
In this 90-minute presentation, Carole Vogel will share her strategies for
writing about the significant moments in a person’s life. The emphasis will be
on describing events that elicit powerful emotions and capturing the qualities
of the people who touched your life. This talk will be applicable to people
writing for their own pleasure and for those with an eye toward publication.
Number of presentations Carole gives in a day: Maximum of four
Group size: Individual classes or two classes combined
Autographing: After each presentation or at end of school day
Books may be ordered through your local bookstore or directly from the author before her
visit
ARRANGING A SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT
If you are interested in contacting
Carole G. Vogel to arrange a speaking engagement contact her by email at
cvogel@recognitionscience.com. Please include
the following information:
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Your name and the name of your organization
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The date for which you would like to schedule a speaking engagement
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And the location where the speaking engagement will be held.
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