Hudson Valley Writing Project

HVWP YOUNG WRITERS' PROGRAMS

Since 2002, working in collaboration with schools and community organizations, HVWP has offered young writers' programs for students in grades 5-12. These unique programs support children and young adults in their development as strategic writers and thinkers through extensive practice. Students learn the craft of writing from HVWP's experienced teachers and writers.

While students write about their lives and areas of personal interest, their teachers provide one-on-one conferences and lessons designed to develop technical skills and the ability to write for different purposes and audiences. Working in collaboration, students and teachers engage in the entire writing process: pre-writing, drafting, peer response, revision, editing and publication.

STUDENT BENEFITS FROM DAILY WRITING:

- Experience and confidence as writers and thinkers
- Reading and writing skills and strategies
- Appreciation and deeper understanding of the writing process

PROGRAM FEATURES:

- Collaborative instruction by expert HVWP teachers
- Inspiring writing prompts and rich literacy activities
- Culminating celebration and publication

POTENTIAL CURRICULAR THEMES:

- Art and Literacy
- "This I Believe" personal essays
- Girls Writing Together
- Digital Storytelling: Using New Technologies
- Writing the Hudson Valley
- Family Literacy: Celebrating Identity and Culture
- Sports Writing
- Writing the College Application Essay

HVWP designs programs according to the needs of children, teachers, schools and communities. We welcome inquiries from teachers, school administrators and community service organizations interested in a potential collaboration with HVWP.

Please contact Jacqueline Denu at 845.257.2811.

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