Chris Espinosa is available for virtual programs. Here's some of his programs and his special spring pricing. He is on the TCA roster, which has been giving up to 50% of the fee with a grant application. Grant deadline is Feb. 1st for programs March 15 - June 14th. https://www.arts.texas.gov/
Individual sessions; 45-60 minutes per session (BONUS: Book four sessions and get the 5th one free, PLUS 25 copies of Chris Espinosa’s book, Rocket Megabyte’s Texas Adventure; All sessions must be booked the same day.)
Expository Writing Outline/Review
(3rd-4th grade)
A quick review of the expository;
Chris demonstrates the differences between the narrative and the expository.
He also uses student suggestions to create an expository outline. https://youtu.be/pPngh91bdag
Improv Storytelling /
Choose Your Own Adventure (2nd-4th grade)
Students provide the ideas and Chris
improvises a tale or two—in real time! https://youtu.be/ZMAFkme3TUo
Texas History Quiz
(3rd- 4th grade)
Chris presents a fun review of Texas history; program ends with a quiz. Teachers can suggest content and question ideas. https://youtu.be/N4l9tXvz55g
VIRTUAL RESIDENCIES AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
5-day Writing Residency—Expository;
5 sessions per day, 5 days
(Grades 3rd & 4th)
A virtual version of this residency is available. 5 days, 5 sessions each day.
Students participate in drama/improv exercises. They apply their new drama skills
to writing a rough draft for an expository essay.
Day One is developing ideas; Day Two focuses on The Body of the essay;
on Day Three, we formulate the Introduction;
we wrap up the essay with the conclusion on Day Four.
Day Five is show time! Students perform their essay.
Professional Development
5-hours
Teachers discover how to use drama/improv to inspire their students to write an expository essay.
Chris EspinosaXYZ is an arts integrated teaching artist, improv-storyteller, and author.
He uses improv comedy to sharpen creativity, develop critical thinking skills,
and inspire students to write a personal narrative, an expository essay, or a script -- And perform it!
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