Author Skypes in California with Our Lady of Mercy students
Our Lady of Mercy Regional School students Skyped with author Marissa Moss from California on June 16 to learn about the writing profession.
Students in grades 1-4 joined Keri Ziemacki’s fifth-grade class to observe and participate as Ms. Moss mentored the group to write their own historical narratives based on a family member. Students asked Ms. Moss several questions, including: “What inspires you to write?” “What is it like getting a book published?” “Where do you write?” and “Do you have any writing tips for our class?”
Ms. Ziemacki said the Skype session gave students a unique opportunity to meet an author remotely.
“The students claimed that it was one of the best learning experiences they had in writer’s workshop this year,” she said.