Rooster Morris, cowboy turned children’s author, plays his fiddle, performs readings from his books, and motivates students to read and write for the FUN of it. Rooster has performed his reading program for over 5 million children, nationwide. His writing workshop has been adopted as a yearly event by many Texas elementary schools for inspiring students to write—especially those students who have never written before.There are two Axle Galench books published, the third is in the works, and Rooster is currently working on the 4th book, Axle Galench and the Dungeon’s Secret.Through Edlink12′s new program, Author Connect, you can bring Rooster Morris into your classroom via Videoconference! The Rooster Morris Videoconference is a live, interactive experience that educates, entertains and inspires students. See a sample video from YouTube below, or check out Rooster’s Website.
Reading with Rooster
Connect with Rooster as he explains how he became an author, his writing process, and how to encourage students to write! 1 Hour Session
The Videoconference is free to Edlink12 members although there is a cost for an interactive materials packet. The packet contains:
- Option 1,book one and the accompanying curriculum guide. k $25 – Option 2, everything in Option 1 plus a class set of books (20) curriculum that goes with book and connects with TEKS, and copy of audio book. $125
Writing Workshop
This 90-minute session helps students with the writing process. Beginning with getting those first great ideas down on paper in list form, to adding dialogue, and then writing an actual essay based on an imaginary event, this workshop gives students skills that will last them a lifetime. Rooster will ask for volunteers to read their stories to the group. This workshop is a GREAT CONFIDENCE-BUILDER for students!
Materials cost for the writing workshop are $50.00 : includes Books, sample CD, posters , coloring sheets, classroom set of books, and writing materials.
Schedule all times are 8:15am, 10:00am, and 1:00pm Central Standard Time
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To contact Rooster’s booking agent, email jody@laid-back.com or call 800-866-2685
E/LA TEKS Elementary :§110.15. English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 4, Beginning with School Year 2009-2010. §110.16 (b). English Language Arts and Reading, Grade 5, Beginning with School Year 2009-2010.
