InstaPoetry

Years 9-10

Three Week Program

So, as you may or may have not noticed, InstaPoetry is pretty big. These workshops introduce students to the genre, exploring the inventive ways the multimodal nature of Instagram is being used by young poets. Students will be led through a collection of engaging activities using different model texts, structures, and scaffolds, covering key poetic literacy modes and safe methods for student self expression.

Sample Outcomes - Australian Curriculum
Create literary texts that reflect an emerging sense of personal style and evaluate the effectiveness of these texts (ACELT1814)
Create literary texts with a sustained ‘voice’, selecting and adapting appropriate text structures, literary devices, language, auditory and visual structures and features for a specific purpose and intended audience (ACELT1815)
Create sustained texts, including texts that combine specific digital or media content, for imaginative, informative, or persuasive purposes that reflect upon challenging and complex issues (ACELY1756)

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Do you have a passion for writing and improving the lives of young people from under-resourced communities?  We are currently hiring for the role of Senior Manager, Communications & Publishing.  The Senior Manager, Communications & Publishing is tasked with building our brand, promoting the work we do to existing audiences, building new audiences, and providing ways for people to engage deeply with what we do. They also lead our strategic goal of amplifying the voices of young people.  The ideal candidate will have excellent writing skills and a strong understanding of marketing principles; at least 5 years’ experience in a busy communications role and
be a self-starter and happy to be in charge of all aspects of our organisation’s communications, from strategy to execution.  If this sounds like you, apply today!  Find out more and apply via the link in our bio.  📷 Jacquie Manning
Sunset in my Heart 🌅🫶🌞  During terms three and four, 2022, students from @jcbths, @birronggirlshighschool and @doonsidetechnology_highschool completed Story Factory's Sunset in my Heart program.  Special thanks to Isaiah Tasi (editor), Marcus Khoudair (edit mentor), and Tomas Cole-Nunez (audio).  This project was made possible thanks to Jibb Foundation.  #SunsetInMyHeart #creativewriting #spokenwordpoetry #spokenword #writingworkshop
During terms three and four, 2022, students from @jcbths, @birronggirlshighschool and @doonsidetechnology_highschool completed Story Factory's Sunset in my Heart program. 🌅🫶🌞  Throughout this workshop series, students created pieces of writing that subvert elements of social media posts (yes, you 🫵🏼@instagram) where people present their ‘best lives’ to the world. Considering experiences that are surprisingly beautiful, enriching or reward sustained attention, they investigated the nature of truth in writing.  Extracts from this selection of writing were used as the audio for the Sunset in my Heart video.  Special thanks to Isaiah Tasi (editor), Marcus Khoudair (edit mentor), and Tomas Cole-Nunez (audio).  This project was made possible thanks to Jibb Foundation.  #SunsetInMyHeart #creativewriting #spokenwordpoetry #spokenword #writingworkshop
A quick glimpse into the fantastic Year of Poetry and Year of the Novella book launch. Visit the link in our bio to purchase the books!  Year of the Novella is made possible thanks to a group of generous funders, including our YON Donor Circle and @penguinbooksaus. Year of Poetry is supported by the Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund.  #booklaunch #youngwriters #novella #chapbooks #poetsofig #youngauthors #creativewriting