Spy Fiction Writer's Workshop

by International Spy Museum

The shadow world of spying has captured the imagination of authors for centuries. Now, your students can be the ones to develop the plot and storyline that grips readers' attention and quickens their pulses! This unique writing workshop for young spies reveals the process of creating intriguing characters and spine-tingling stories. Spy Museum educators will also supply real spy stories, artifacts from the Museum’s collection and tools to get your students started on their own next best-selling spy book!

FREE FOR TITLE ONE SCHOOLS!

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About This Program

Cost

Multipoint: $150.00
Multipoint Premium: $150.00
Point to Point: $150.00
Point to Point Premium: $150.00
By Request: $150.00
By Request Premium: $150.00

Full payment must be received no later than one week prior to the date of the workshop. Accepted forms of payment include Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or checks. The International Spy Museum will NOT accept purchase orders as a form of payment. If you cannot pay until after, the program please let us now one week prior to workshop.

FREE FOR TITLE ONE SCHOOLS: Visit https://www.spymuseum.org/education-programs/access-to-spy/title-1-schools/ for more information.

Length

50 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 4, 5, 6, Homeschool/Family , Learning PodPublic Library: Library Patrons

Minimum participants:

Maximum participants:

Primary Disciplines

Language Arts/English, Literacy, Reading, Writing

Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference - H.323 (Polycom, Cisco/Tandberg, LifeSize, etc...)
Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, etc...)
Zoom
Microsoft TeamsGoogle Meet

Booking Information

Offered Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm EST. Before or after hours have an additional fee of $100.

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Receive this program and 9 more for one low price when you purchase the CILC Virtual Expeditions package. Learn more

For more information contact CILC at (507) 388-3672

Provider's Cancellation Policy

Cancellations up to 14 days prior to the virtual workshop date are eligible for a full refund. After that, the Museum is unable to issue a refund. If a program must be rescheduled, we require 48 hours notice. If a program must be cancelled due to weather, it can be rescheduled once within the same school year (depending on availability).

About This Provider

International Spy Museum

Washington, District of Columbia
United States

The International Spy Museum creates compelling exhibitions
and other learning experiences that shed light on the shadow world of espionage
and intelligence, educating and challenging each of us to engage critically
with the complex world around us.

Contact:
Educators
educators@spymuseum.org
2026540933

Program Details

Format

1. Students will learn about about key components to a spy fiction book
2. Students will watch a short video or a former spy turned children's author share her tips and tricks for a successful book
3. Students will brainstorm their main character and story through 3 activities

Objectives

By the end of the program, students will be able to:
- identify the key components for a good spy novel
- have an outline for their story