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Author Skypes in California with Our Lady of Mercy students

Our Lady of Mercy students talking with author tk. (Credit: Courtesy)
Our Lady of Mercy students talking with author Marissa Moss. (Credit: Courtesy)

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.