Are your students having difficulty finding worthwhile situations to write about? Can they see the potential drama in a story about a paper cut? Bryan will share some brainstorming and storytelling strategies that empower students to make thoughtful choices, and find meaningful and engaging topics to write about with authentic voice.

Bryan Gidinski is a teacher with 20 + years of teaching experience. He is the District SOGI Support Teacher (Elementary) in Burnaby. He enjoys facilitating rich writing experiences for students, and he also advocates ensuring that LGBTQ+ students see themselves reflected in curricular resources, and classroom contexts. He is the founder of www.lostboyconsulting.ca