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Conferences & FestivalsEducational Conferences PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATIONS Award-winning author of 20 books and nationally recognized expert on the form, architecture and educational use of stories, Haven combines 8 years of science research with 18 years as a professional storyteller, and with the experience gained from publishing over 300 original stories, to become a one-of-a-kind presenter, performer and educator. Haven has performed for 3 million people in 42 states and presented programs at over 300 conference, festival, theater, and university venues. Haven's articles on story architecture, teaching and writing stories, the application of stories in education, and practical, can-do storytelling appear regularly in dozens of state and national educational journals. Haven's two new books, Write Right and Super Simple Storytelling detail revolutionary approaches to improved reading comprehension as well as to student creative writing by using the linkage between story writing and storytelling techniques. As a seasoned performer, Haven's signature high-energy, humorous presentations are as entertaining as they are motivational and educational. A veteran presenter, Haven consistently combines current, practical, topical information with unique and compelling approaches and strategies. Professional Development Themes Presentations are custom-designed for every conference. Popular themes include: A Story Or Not A Story—That Is The Question: And Why You Should Care Think you know what a story is? I rarely get the same definition twice from audiences. This comprehensive, compilation of what we mean and don't mean by the catch-all word "story," is the launching pad for a surprising look at what it takes to easily improve student writing and reading comprehension. A simple, strategic system to understanding story architecture for every classroom. The Write Stuff: Goldilocks and the Lone Ranger to the Rescue Writing stories is not about writing! It's about creating. Prepare to be rescued from boring plots, plodding characters and missing detail. Research from a variety of disciplines reveals that story creation is best accomplished through a specific sequence of oral, storytelling-based activities and exercises. Learn the hidden core of every story and how that information is changing the way students are learning successful creative writing. If You Tell It They Will Learn: Meat and Potato Storytelling Made Easy Research confirms that information in told stories is remembered better and recalled more readily than when the information is delivered in ANY other way (Yes, even more than videos). Backed by state-of-the-art findings from neurological research to linguistic theory, even to teachers' experiments in individual classrooms, this compelling presentation outlines a cohesive picture of the inner workings of stories. This includes how human minds internalize, learn and remember story information and provides specific strategies for making classroom storytelling effective. Applause: “His (Haven’s) presentation was the best kick-off our conference has ever had. He’s great!” Sandra McMichael, Chair 1998 and 1999 Florida Association of Media in Education “Your sessions earned a better response from our members than any other session during my tenure as president.” Thea Jones, President, Maryland Educational Media Organization “Your presentation was the hit if the conference, the session everyone was talking about.” Terrell Tracy, Chair, South Carolina Reading Conference “You were the highlight of our entire conference. Everyone is still talking about your wonderful sessions.” Susan Williams, Chair, Nevada State Reading Conference. “Written evaluations form the 450 participants at this event ranked your performance as outstanding and many added comments about how your stories and information touched their lives. You strongly enhanced the literary quality of my conference.” Dr. Bill Bingman, Chair, Frostburg State University Children’s Literature Conference, MD. Venues: -University of South Carolina, Spartanburg, Child Lit Conference -Frostburg State University Children’s Literature Conference, MD -National Early Childhood Education Conference -Los Medanos Children Literature Conference -Nevada State Reading Conference -Kansas State TAWL Conference -California Reading Conference -South Carolina Reading Conference -Nevada Gifted and Talented Conference -California School Library Association Conference -Florida Association of Media in Education Conference -Maryland Educational Media Organization Conference -National Teacher-Parent Training Conference -Mendo-Lake Reading Conference -Las Vegas School Library Conference -2001 Leadership Odyssey Conference–sponsored by: California Park & Recreation Society California School-Age Consortium American Camping Association of Northern California Dept. of Recreation and Community Services of CSU, Hayward, CA ____________________________________ DO TELL! A Riveting Storytelling Performance The Performance: In the tradition of one-man theatre, award-winning master storyteller and author Kendall Haven delivers high energy, animated, theater-quality performances of his mesmerizing, sidesplitting, knee-slapping original stories. Named "Best Teller in the West" by print and television media in a dozen western cities, Haven has performed for 3 million people in 42 states and is a veteran of over 300 conference, festival, theater, and university performances. Haven’s stories take a poignant look at life's silly situations, tender triumphs, outrageous conundrums, and fascinating folks. They include his award-winning series of Fathers and Sons stories, the American Library Association's double award-winning Bedtime Stories, the hilarious Killer Brussels Sprouts, and the popular Growing Up in Point Reyes Station trio of stories. In all, Haven offers over twenty hours of unforgettable stories to delight every audience. Audience: Performances are designed for adult or family audiences and can be tailored to the themes and needs of a particular event. Applause: "From a slate of five fine performers, Kendall Haven set the mood, the tone, and the standard for this, our best festival yet," Dan Keding, Chair, Chinquapin Storytelling Festival. "Your performances are always superlative and enthralling. Attendees leave uplifted and fulfilled," Jimmy Neil Smith, Executive Director, National Storytelling Association. "Every (Kendall Haven) performance is an incredible work of talent and artistry. It is a tribute to your ability to communicate flawlessly with your audience and always entrance them through your immeasurable ability to entertain," Bob Jackson, National Special Events Designer. "You were the greatest. Our favorite (teller) so far," Marsha Cuttler, Chair, Las Vegas Storytelling Festival. "Thanks to your tremendous creativity, talent, and enthusiasm, storytelling as become an integral component of the Boise River Festival and continues to grow exponentially," Steven Schmader, Executive Director, Boise River Festival. "The top west coast storyteller," GRIT magazine. "A must see. A delight for adults and children alike. Definitely one of America’s best tellers," TV Station KPNX-TV, Phoenix, AZ. Venues: Chinquapin Storytelling Festival, IL International Whole Language Conference National Storytelling Festival, TN International Reading Conference Cambria Storytelling Festival, CA Salt Lake City Storytelling Festival, UT Flying Leap Storytelling Festival, CA American Library Association Conference Seaton Hills College, PA Maryland State Reading Conference Hawaii Storytelling Festival Boulder City Folk Festival, NV Beverly Hills Storytelling Festival, CA Greenville Storytelling Festival, SC David Lipscomb University, Nashville, TN Frostburg State University Literature Festival, MD San Francisco Bay Area Storytelling Festival, CA Las Vegas Storytelling Festival, NV American Cancer Society, CA California State Bar Association Conference General Biscuit of America Corporation, CA Mariposa Storytelling Festival, CA Winterfest Storytelling Festival, CA Sonoma County Storytelling Festival, CA ____________________________________ Educational Workshops/ WRITE RIGHT! A Proven, Breakthrough Approach for Teaching Creative Writing What's Your Writing IQ? 1. Teaching writing is mostly about teaching students to write. (T/ 2. Story action creates excitement, tension, and suspense. (T/ 3. The best way to make student stories seem real is to have them write about real experiences. (T/ If you answered “True” to any of these questions, you need Write Right! What Is Write Right? Student creative writing is NOT about writing. It is about creating. This revolutionary approach starts with an improbable technique that does NOT involve writing. Writing is a mechanical impediment that hinders creation. Research says that saying a story forces the mind to create far more vivid, detailed images of the story than does writing the story. The Write Right system, developed by author and master storyteller, Kendall Haven, is designed to guide teachers and students around the most common writing pitfalls to greatly enhance their creative writing efforts. This fun and fact-filled presentation will identify and demonstrate the most treacherous writing traps and snares that derail the stories students write. Haven's Write Right system has won thousands of enthusiastic supporters and is changing the way creative writing is being taught across the nation. This workshop is based on Haven's new book Write Right! Creative Writing Using Storytelling Techniques—"Highly Recommended," by Book Report and Library Talk, November/ Write Right Workshop Topics Include: • When is a story a story? What parts of a story do readers really care about? • The Great Plot Trap (and how to avoid it). • The Write Right soup-to-nuts system to guide your students from idea through successful story editing. • Write Right student writing exercises. Workshop Participants Will Learn: • How to effectively teach students to understand and create stories. • How to constructively direct, critique and edit student stories. • The real keys to the success of every story. Audience: Classroom teachers, media specialists, language arts specialists, school and district administrators. Length: 45 minutes—whole day. Applause: “You were the highlight of our entire conference. Everyone is still talking about your wonderful sessions.” Susan Williams, chair, Nevada Reading Conference. "If I had this information (when I was young), I would have won the Newberry!" Kevin Perizzolo, Production Editor, Libraries Unlimited, Englewood, CO. "A wonderful discovery for our state, an invaluable resource," Carolyn Deffner, Chair, South Carolina Reading Council. "The feedback on your session was tremendous. We have always loved your books; now we understand the magic behind them," Millie Lee, Author Chairperson, California Reading Association. "You are a superb presenter and a delightful addition to our conference. Your presentation was a high-water mark both for its energy and entertainment value and for the valuable writing concepts you shared," Jimmee Cook, Dean, University of South Carolina (USC) School of Education and Chair of the USC Literature Festival. Venues: (Over 200 Schools Nationwide) -Nevada State School Library Conference -International Reading Association Conference -Los Medanos College Reading Conference, CA -National Council of Teachers of English Conference -Florida Association of Media in Education Conference -University of South Carolina Literature Festival -Nevada State Reading Conference -American Association of School Librarians Conference -California State Reading Conference -International Library Association Conference -National Young Author’s Conference -National Parent Training Conference -Colorado Reading Conference -Maryland Educational Media Conference -South Carolina State Reading Conference ____________________________________ Educational Workshops/ SUPER SIMPLE STORYTELLING: How to Master This Educational Powerhouse—Even if You’re Sure You Can’t Tell a Story What's Your Storytelling IQ? 1. When storytelling, it’s most important to get the words right. (T/ 2. Memorizing is a must to tell a good story. (T/ 3. Telling a story from a book to your class is different than telling a story that happened to you. (T/ If you answered “True” to any of these questions, you need Super Simple Storytelling. What Is Super Simple Storytelling? Research confirms that information in told stories is remembered better and recalled more readily than when the information is delivered in ANY other way (Yes, even more than videos). Based on Kendall Haven's new book Super Simple Storytelling: A Can-Do Guide For Every Classroom Every Day, published by Libraries Unlimited, 2000, this fast-paced, and humorous "hands-on" presentation will teach participants exactly how to successfully bring super simple storytelling into their classroom in a time-efficient, never-fail way. You'll learn how "every-day-conversational" stories provide the key to every story you tell, and to understanding an easier, more effective system for learning, remembering, using, and telling curriculum based stories. Super Simple Storytelling Workshop Topics Include: • The three pillars of successful storytelling. • Breaking the myths of storytelling. • The real needs of story listeners. • The Super Simple Storytelling system for successfully learning, remembering and telling a story. • The Great-Amazing-Never-Fail Safety Net. Workshop Participants Will Learn: • How to effectively and efficiently use storytelling to teach. • How to confidently and comfortably learn and tell any story. • What will make your storytelling successful. Audience: Classroom teachers, media specialists, language arts specialists, school and district administrators. Length: 45 minutes—whole day. Applause: "Your excellent presentation enthralled our librarian audience. It is hard to believe you packed so much entertainment and information into one session," Dr. David Loertscher, Professor of Library Science and Past President American Association of School Librarians. "Written evaluations from the 450 participants at this event ranked your performance as outstanding and many added comments about how your stories and information touched their lives. You strongly enhanced the literary climate of my conference," Dr. Bill Bingman, Professor and Director of the Frostburg Literature Center and Conference. "You got the highest rating of any presenter at our conference. Our members are buzzing to have you back again," Paul Coleman, Chair, Colorado State Reading Conference. "Many thanks for a truly insightful and inspiring institute. I learned an incredible amount about the form and structure of stories—and I've been teaching storytelling for 25 years. You have enhanced the world of storytelling immeasurably!" Dr. Flora Joy, Director, Storytelling Programs, East Tennessee State University. Venues: (Over 200 Schools Nationwide) Maryland State Library Reading Conference National Science Teachers Association Conference National Storytelling Conference California International Whole Language Conference South Carolina State Teachers of English Conference Frostburg University Literature Conference, MD American Association of School Librarians Conference California Reading Conference General Mills Corporation, MN Media Specialists Conference Kansas State Reading Conference Nevada State Reading Conference Southern Utah Literature Conference Converse College Literature Festival |
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