1 Writing Through The Lens: Overview

Writing Through The Lens: Creating Camera Narratives

A project aimed at increasing student interest in writing and story-telling was launched in four district schools in the Spring of 2010. Digital cameras were provided for these four pilot classes for teachers to use with their students to enhance the writing program. Several interesting projects were begun including the introduction of “Flat Stanley” to Fort Severn. The project will continue during the 2010-2011 school year and will lead to a collection of student writing and photographs which will be showcased in the Spring of 2011.

To further support teachers in this initiative, the document “Writing Through the Lens: Creating Camera Narratives” was prepared for Kwayaciiwin by Kim Sweeney. This document is a set of 10 lessons which can assist teachers in making effective use of the cameras.