March 2016: Book Camp & Masterclass By Diane Frankenstein
Book Camp
Learn the art of Conversational Reading from the educator who coined the phrase herself, Diane Frankenstein. Conversational Reading follows a simple equation:
Read a book, Ask a question, Start a conversation
Diane’s workshops fosters curiosity and comprehension, and deepens the relationship between parent and child.
Target : Parents of children aged 5 to 12 years old
Duration : 4 hours (two separate two-hour sessions)
Fee : HK$1,600 incl. a copy of “Reading Together”
Dates & Time:
Class (A) : March 8 (Tuesday) & March 10 (Thursday), 2016 – 10:30 – 12:30
or
Class (B) : March 9 (Wednesday) 18:30 – 20:30 & March 12 (Saturday), 2016 10:30 – 12:30
Register for two classes or more to enjoy $100 off any book purchase at Bring Me A Book!
Feedback from 2015 participants
“I learnt that talking about what matters with our children, will become a life-long habit.” Bernice Chan
“A great workshop! Diane has taught me how to use books to share values and attitudes,” Benjamin Mak
Topics covered include:
1) Strategies for on how to make Conversational Reading most effective
2) How to increase language fluency, comprehension and critical thinking skills
3) Methods to promote empathy, creativity and attention
4) Different genres to help select ‘the just right’ book for your child
5) Age/stage appropriate titles, from picture books, transition books, longer chapter books
6) Fostering closeness, understanding and respect between parents and child
Masterclass
The Master Class has been specifically designed for those parents who have joined Diane Frankenstein’s workshops before and/or who have children 8 years+ and would like to advance to the next level of Conversational Reading.
Target : Parents of children aged 6 to 12 years old
Duration : 4 hours
Dates & Time : March 9 (Wednesday) & March 11 (Friday), 2016 – 14:00. – 16:00
Fee : HK$1,200
incl. a copy of “The Lemming Condition” and “The Real Thief”
or
HK$1000 without the books (Early Bird discount 15%*)
Register for two classes or more to enjoy $100 off any book purchase at Bring Me A Book!
Reading habits change as children grow into more complicated chapter books. This is a wonderful opportunity for parents to talk about what matters with their child, including conversation starters to explore values, ideas, attitudes and feelings, promoting a close parent child bond shaped by high level communication skills.
Pre-assigned reading of two short chapter books (under 60 pages) for all participants is expected prior to joining the Master Class:
- The Lemming Condition, by Alan Arkin
- The Real Thief, by William Steig
The books can be picked up at BMAB office any weekday 9:00 – 17:30.
Diane W. Frankenstein
award-winning author of Reading Together: Everything You Need to Know to Raise a Child Who Loves to Read, holds a Master Degree in Children’s Literature and Language Arts. Since 1989, Diane has worked as an educational consultant in the field of Strategic Literacy throughout the United States as well as in Asia and Europe. Reading Together has received both the Library Journal Starred Review and GOLD Mom’s Choice Award
