Sharena Lee Satti - AIM High Writing
Sharena Lee Satti
AIM High Writing
Summary
Age range - Years 2 to 13
Books - For ages 14+
DBS Checked Yes, enhanced
Curriculum Checklist Includes:
- Oracy & Fluency
- Critiquing & Appreciating Literacy
- Grammar & Vocabulary
- Composition & Editing
- Teamwork
Sharena is a poet, a spokenword artist and workshop facilitator
About Sharena
In addition to being an accomplished poet, spoken word artist and educator, Sharena is a female advocate for women, pushing the boundaries and always campaigning for their voices to be heard in society.
Since Sharena’s release of ‘She’, her first published collection with The Verve back in November 2020 at the midst of the pandemic, Sharena has been a real advocate for encouraging poetry and passionately supporting the art form in her city of Bradford and beyond. She believes in the power of poetry and works extremely hard within her community and online to make sure poetry is accessible for all. This has seen her nominated for the National Diversity award 2022, One of the 21’ of 2021 creatives most likely to make an impact on Bradford’s cultural scene and The British Indian awards 2020, her work is seen locally and nationally amongst schools and Universities, working with organisations and delivering community projects. Most recently working with Maya Productions, Hospice UK, Women Zone, Bradford Literature festival, Huddersfield literature festival, Sangam festival. Abda Khan, The Leap, Bradford Libraries and Leeds Play House.
Sharena is a passionate poet who believes in the power of poetry and is a true advocate for poetry in Yorkshire and beyond!
Sharena’s AIM High Writing Days
Sharena’s A.I.M. High Writing Day will be gently led with seed-sowing creative activities that will help ease the students into discovering the magic of poetry and creative writing. Sharena’s creative approach really encourages children of all ages to want to explore poetry and the spoken word.
This will be followed with creative mindfulness poetry exercises that will strengthen the root of poetry learning.
This creative day will be uplifting, positive and will help build confidence skills in preparation for a final performance event at the end of the day where the student’s creative skills will blossom.
Aim High Workshop Timetable
Time Activity
9:30 – 10:00 Introduction and welcome
10:00 – 11:00 Getting to Know the Author
– How they started writing
– Building student trust
– Exploring their work
– Introduction to poetry and team discussions
11:00 – 12:00 Exploring Poetry
– Word play
– Writing exercises
– Performance content
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch Break
1:00 – 2:00 Free Write and Guided Writing
– Begin writing
– Edit first drafts
2:00 – 3:00 Finishing Drafts and Peer Performances
Curriculum Focus
Primary National Curriculum
English
● Spoken Language
– Participating in discussions and performances
– Gaining confidence in expressing ideas aloud
– Listening and responding to others (team discussions & peer performance)
● Reading and Comprehension
– Engaging with high-quality texts (author’s work)
– Understanding different forms of poetry
● Writing
– Planning, drafting, and editing writing
– Exploring vocabulary, grammar, and structure (wordplay and free writing)
– Writing for performance
PSHE / Personal Development
● Confidence-building & Self-expression
– Encouraging students to share their voices and personal stories
– Building trust and safe creative spaces
– Supporting wellbeing through creative outlets
Secondary National Curriculum
English:
● Reading
– Studying contemporary authors and poetic forms
– Exploring language, meaning, and choices
● Writing
– Writing imaginatively and creatively
– Drafting and editing (focus on process as well as product)
– Writing for real audiences (performing to peers)
● Spoken English
– Effective communication and performance
– Speaking and listening in a range of contexts
PSHE / SMSC Development (Spiritual, Moral, Social, and Cultural)
● Self-awareness and Empathy
– Exploring identity, voice, and emotional expression
– Respecting others’ perspectives through shared work
● Creativity and Collaboration
– Team-based discussions and feedback
– Building resilience and confidence through public speaking
Bookings
To book Sharena please contact us now at aimhigh@caboodlebooks.co.uk