tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post5854770633939635811..comments2024-01-01T18:42:01.363-08:00Comments on International Christian Fiction Writers: A unique author challengeLisa Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11358581487206184033noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-46128034025316437502014-11-02T22:27:14.651-08:002014-11-02T22:27:14.651-08:00Thanks so much, Lisa. As you can see from my comme...Thanks so much, Lisa. As you can see from my comments above, it all went well and was an excellent learning experience for me as well as to what works best with a large group of teenage boys and girls. For example, I learnt half way through that it might be best to get the students to do something straight away when they come in eg write on a topic for a couple of minutes. But I'll know for next time! Jo-Anne Berthelsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09775045057529728396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-86023898386479160012014-11-02T22:24:41.731-08:002014-11-02T22:24:41.731-08:00Not sure if I'm brave or a bit crazy, Narelle!...Not sure if I'm brave or a bit crazy, Narelle! We have only just arrived home so I need to reflect on the whole experience a little more yet, but I'm glad I did it and will probably consider doing something similar in a few more schools here in Sydney next year. Not sure I'd do four on-hour workshops one after the other again, but two or three would be fine.Jo-Anne Berthelsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09775045057529728396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-30939202271129029492014-11-02T22:23:01.984-08:002014-11-02T22:23:01.984-08:00Thanks so much, Rita, for all your support in this...Thanks so much, Rita, for all your support in this particular venture back into a high school environment. We arrived home only today and are of course a bit tired, but it all went very well. In each year group, there was a core of really interested students, which was great. I was never short of volunteers to read out what they had written. And, while there were those who obviously couldn't have cared less about creative writing, at least they sat more or less quietly and behaved themselves! I learnt a lot in the process and would definitely do it again, although I now know to change a few things.Jo-Anne Berthelsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09775045057529728396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-42972192683082313772014-10-29T23:05:36.387-07:002014-10-29T23:05:36.387-07:00I know you will be a huge impact on these kids! Pr...I know you will be a huge impact on these kids! Praying for wisdom and a connection with them. Have a great time!Lisa Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11358581487206184033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-25131728607671735792014-10-29T23:03:27.649-07:002014-10-29T23:03:27.649-07:00Hi Jo-Anne, Wow, what an amazing opportunity :) Yo...Hi Jo-Anne, Wow, what an amazing opportunity :) You're very brave to take on a class of fifty, and I'm sure your words will bless them.Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665380446283721576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620199782689299940.post-24284118912799922052014-10-28T21:10:41.044-07:002014-10-28T21:10:41.044-07:00I was only praying today about this upcoming marat...I was only praying today about this upcoming marathon lecture of yours, Jo. I'm sure those 'haters of English' will change their minds when they learn what you're teaching them about their uniqueness. And your testimony is sure to encourage those among them who are shy about their faith.<br /><br />Let's know how it goes!Rita Galiehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586506137798711397noreply@blogger.com