19 Dec 2018
Last Wednesday, international best-selling author, Belinda Murrell, visited Homebush West Public School and spoke with Stage 1 students.
She told the students funny stories of how her childhood pets and their zany adventures in a very busy house inspired her to become a writer. She read a quick passage from one of her Lulu Bell books and explained the importance of character in imaginative writing. Belinda reminded us that all stories should be planned and that to become a good writer we need to read, read and read.
Next she asked the children to think imaginatively about an animal character of their choice and brainstorm their traits. Stage 1 students loved writing interesting words to describe their character and sharing their thoughts with the group. Finally Belinda asked the children to start writing the beginning of their own story. It was so exciting to see our students show their love of writing.
Ms McGee