Because he could write...

Today fourth grade students were fortunate to be able to learn writing tips from a professional author, Steven Krasner.  Steve, or Papa Stevie as the students came to call him, is the author of several children's books and a retired sports writer that covered the Boston Red Sox on a daily basis for twenty two years.

Papa Stevie worked with each fourth grade classroom to collaboratively write the beginning to an original mystery.  As ideas were flowing Papa Stevie offered numerous writing tips to the students on how to sound authentic, hook your audience, and paint a visual picture for your reader.  One memorable tip he offered was to provide the reader with details, details, details...

Papa Stevie also told students that many of his memorable experiences were offered to him "because he could write."  Because he could write, he got paid for watching the Red Sox.  

Papa Stevie left students with a bit advice, "Whatever your passion is, writing is a way for you to stay connected to it."

Thank you TESPTO for funding this wonderful learning opportunity!