About Becci Sharrock
Becci is a writer, theatre maker, poet and creative producer based in Gateshead.
This resource is filled with creative, inspiring and innovative activities to engage your pupils in creative writing – from how to make zines to making speeches and how writing can make a positive change in the world.
Blackout Poetry
Age suitability: 8-11 years old
Time Frame: 50 – 60 minutes
Creating Personal Manifestos
Age suitability: 8 – 11 years
Time Frame: 50 – 60 minutes
Positive Change
Age suitability: 8-11 years old
Time Frame: As little or as much time as you have!
Speeches
Age suitability: 8-11 years old
Time Frame: 1 day – the workshop is divided into four sections approximately 45 minutes
each. These could be done across one day or at different points during the week.
You can also download Speech Examples – a classroom resource to support Speeches.
Viewpoints
Age suitability: 8-11 years old
Time Frame: 1 day – the workshop is divided into four sections approximately 45 minutes
each. These could be done across one day or at different points.
You can also download Here Comes Red – a classroom resource to support Viewpoints
Zine Making
Age suitability: 8-11 years old
Time Frame: Minimum 30 minutes
