Alphabets
Overview
This workshop has been devised to enable pupils to explore the world of language, letters, and creativity through an interactive creative writing workshop, facilitated by graduate students and researchers. Our alphabets workshop is differentiated to suit all Key Stage 3 students.
Learning Objectives
During this workshop students will:
- hear the stories of the people and places which inspired Seamus Heaney during a tour of our exhibition.
- develop and explore the use of language and imagery to convey and express meaning, feeling and viewpoints
- use varied vocabulary to enhance and emphasise meaning in their writing
Alphabets workshop enables students to:
- explore the use of language and imagery in conveying and evoking a variety of powerful feelings
- explore and respond to others’ emotions as encountered in literature
- develop their knowledge of how language works
Booking Information
Availability
Monday-Friday throughout year
Price:
£6 per pupil (includes exhibition tour)
Out & About Community Transport have suggested favourable rates, especially on Mondays and Fridays, may be available for schools in the Magherafelt District.
Contact 028 7930 0123 for more information.
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An excellent experience – perfectly pitched, thoroughly engaging and enthusing the pupils.
St Patrick’s Primary School, Mullanaskea
A fabulous day! Pupils thoroughly enjoyed the experience and the audio was brilliant.
Edendork Primary School, Dungannon
The team were highly engaging and supportive, making learning both fun and meaningful. The children gained a great deal from the experience.
Magherafelt Primary School
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Seamus Heaney HomePlace
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