Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a writing rally?
A writing rally is different from a young authors' conference in several ways:
- The rally is designed for very young children who are in the beginning stages of developing their writing skills.
- Emphasis is placed on the "creating a story" process then writing and illustrating "your" story then binding it into a book.
- Focus is on the parent/child relationship instead of the teacher/child.
Who may attend the rally?
Any child who is in grades P-6 (or that age group) and accompanied by a parent or other adult may attend. There is a $16 registration fee per child. This fee includes a rally t-shirt, button, and all writing materials. Accompanying parents are free! Teachers are welcomed as observers, presenters or parents.
What are the activities?
The first fifty minutes of the rally are spent with the author who shares his/her work to the delight of children and adults. The next two hours are spent in small groups creating, illustrating and sharing a story or poem. Each group will be led by trained presenters.
Some 4th graders will be assigned to computer sessions on a first-come-first-serve basis. If you are a 4th grader and desire to write your book on the computer, indicate so on the registration form.
How many children can attend the rally?
There is no limit to the number of children from any school. However, the facilities can only accommodate 800+ children and 800+ adults so there may be a registration cut off on a first come, first serve basis. We have never cut off registration even though we have gone over 800 childeren serveral times.
What if there is more than one child from a family attending?
Families with more than one child attending will be registered for the same time period (either 8:30 or 11:00 AM). The registration fee for the Writing Rally is $17.00.
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