Session 10: The Farewell

Group Discussion: Discuss the below with your group. ● Big show Rose and Thorn: ○ What was their favorite moment of the show? ○ Did they have a least favorite part of the show or something they wish had been different or better? ● Program takeaways: ○ What did they learn from this experience? ○ Are they able to do anything now that they couldn’t do before? ● Moving forward: ○ How can they continue the spirit of this program after today? ■ Talking points to help guide this section: ● Remind them they get to keep their workbook. They can use the process in the workbook to continue writing. ● If they mention how you helped them as their mentor, help them think of people that can help them (if needed) at school and home. They can also always help each other by sharing their ideas. ● Program rose and thorn: ○ What was their favorite part of our time together? ○ Did they have a least favorite part of the process? Part of the program they wish had been different or better? ○ This reflection can be found on page 29 of their workbooks.

Give all the writers in your group their appreciation cards. Let writers read them and take some time to connect and praise them for their hard work one last time.