School Talks
Teachers, would your students enjoy a visit by a local author? Are you having a Readathon? If you are having a readathon, I am pleased to come and read to young children from grades JK-6 I will come to any school in Essex County as long as my travel is covered for longer distances. I can be reached by email to janesbuttery@gmail.com or by phone to 519-738-4708.
Longer Class Visits
Primary Level
Grade JK-1, I read to children up to Grade 1 and involvethem indramatizing abook, such as “If I could go to the Harrow Fair” Grade I could group work-writing to a patternor just enjoying composing orally, loving words.
With grade 2/3 – I read some of a book , showing the pattern and encourage writing response in a format, I prepare for the class. This may lead to class book making.
Junior Level
Gr. 4-5 may like to know about pioneer times and the underground railway, so I use a Power point presentation based on my book An Unexpected Friendship Amherstburg 1846
Gr.6 ‘How to write what you know’; or a Social studies power point presentation based on a historical novel about the time of 1812-14 war.
Senior Level
Grade 7-8 I use another presentation about how to interview a family member or an important person about the kind of life they have had. I give out suggestions from my experience of doing this. I can also do one on history.I will do 3 different classes during one morning for a set sum. Please contact me for details.
Record Your Life Story with Jane
Did you know you have a treasure to give your family?
- Jane offers spending two-three sessions, tape recording your stories for a set price in your own home. Please contact her for detailsusing email to janesbuttery@gmail.com
- Jane has written more than 15 life stories and will take the time to show you how to use your own knowledge by relevant questions.
- Life stories can be written up as small books with your pictures at a cost of $25.00 per hour. For this, Jane will edit your memories into chapters and insert relevant pictures you may want to have in the book.
The book, written for the McGirr Family, is an example of an 8’’ by 11” book. Some are smaller, but all are treasured.
Talks for adult Groups
- Jane is happy to talk to any Historical Society using power point presentations about early history in our area, the War of 1812-14withreference to her historical novel,Two at the Crossroads.Recently,shegives talks about “Experiencing Uganda” where she spent time in 2017. An honorarium is up to your group.
- In 4 sessions, where Jane works with a group, she helps youwriteyour own life story. You will discoverhow to gather facts,record interviews,with a friend and write up your notes in an organisedway. Depending on the number of people she gets, lessons willbe $24.00 for 4 weeks. Call her or email to the address above.
