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Tony Norman is a
successful writer. He is co-author of the highly successful sports book
‘Alan Mullery – The
Autobiography’, which was recently named ‘Book of the Week’ by
The Sunday Times. He is also an
established children’s writer whose work is published in the UK, USA and
Australia.
Tony gives writing workshops
in schools to single class groups at both KS1 & KS2 levels. (Up to four
workshops per school day.) His aim is to share his enthusiasm for
writing with the children he meets. Workshops show how writing stories,
poems and song lyrics are all part of the same creative world. Writing
is f-u-n. That’s the message!
During his workshops, Tony
reads one of his books and then discusses with the children points
arising from the story. These all relate to themes included in the
National Literacy Strategy. Workshops where pupils act out one of Tony’s
published plays for children are also available. These are best suited
to small groups.
The ‘Once Upon A Story’
section of each workshop features Tony’s top ten tips on how to write a
short story. Audience participation songs and poems are also included in
every performance. The content of each workshop is geared to the
relevant key stage level.
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Key Stage 1
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Imaginary &
fantasy worlds – using Tony’s book ‘Sky Bikers’ |
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Friendship &
teamwork – using Tony’s book ‘Race of A Lifetime’ |
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Performing &
discussing a play – using Tony’s published play ‘The Fame Game’ |
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Let’s Write A
Song! Pupils write and sing new lyrics to one of Tony Norman’s
children’s songs. They also write their own Blues song! |
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Key Stage 2
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Creating a
fantasy world & characters – using Tony’s book ‘Terror World’ |
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Being in a Pop
Band – using Tony’s book ‘Nervous’. (Also covers bullying at
school and how to rise above it.) |
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A Play /
Football. Performing & discussing Tony’s play ‘The Match From
Hell’ |
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Friendship &
families – using Tony’s book ‘Race of A Lifetime’ |
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Persuasive text
– a discussion based on Tony’s book ‘Simply The Best?’
(Tony tries to convince pupils his ideas on the best pop star,
sports star, artist etc., are indisputable. Children will learn
their opinions are every bit as valid as his!) |
Published Books
Tony has over twenty children's books published both here
in the UK and also in Australia and the USA.
Fiction
titles include 'Sky Riders’, 'Nervous'. 'Terror World' and 'Race of A
Lifetime'. Non-fiction works include the Pelican Big Book 'Water: A
Point of View' and four Pelican Interactive CD-Roms. Tony has also
published two children’s plays. ‘The Fame Game’ (Key stage 1) and the
football drama ‘The Match From Hell’ (Key stage 2).
Responses to Tony’s visits to schools:
'What
a successful visit - the children so enjoyed meeting you and hearing
your stories, poems and songs first hand. We feel very honoured that you
travelled
all
that way to visit us and I hope that it will be the first of many
visits…'
Stephanie Hayward, Teacher at
Southborough Primary
school
'We
are delighted with the book and much of this is due to your hard work
from the very first Madrid workshop with the students and teachers,
right the way through to the end product. Thanks for your enormous
contribution and I hope we can work together on another project in the
near future.'
David Blundell, Communications Manager
of the British Council in Madrid, following publication of the 'Give Us
Back Our Planet' poetry book, written by school children from Spain and
England and edited by Tony Norman
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Booking Information |
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Home:
East Sussex
Travels to:
Anywhere
Prices:
£390 per day
+ travel
expenses/ accommodation expenses as necessary + VAT
Click here to book |
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