The Author Speaks
"Thank you for enriching our 4th grade writer's lives. You did an amazing job with our students and we are so fortunate you could be with us last Friday...I will recommend you to our schools. I hope you will hear from some of them in the near future."
D. Ed. Hoggatt is an inspirational presenter with almost 30 years of experience teaching elementary age students in public schools. He holds degrees in public speaking and elementary education. He is a former newspaper editor and currently enjoys preaching for the churches of Christ when called to do so. In his book and history presentations, he covers each of the following three topics.
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WRITING
D. Ed. Hoggatt welcomes invitations to visit schools and other groups to share about the writing experience. Mr. Hoggatt will help students understand the process of writing, from concept to completion. He may also share information about self-publishing, all while sharing excerpts of his fiction and nonfiction writing.
Presentation Points (Click each for a general explanation.)
For downloads related to Mr. Hoggatt's author visits, or to contact the author, please scroll to the bottom of this page, and complete the form.
WRITING
D. Ed. Hoggatt welcomes invitations to visit schools and other groups to share about the writing experience. Mr. Hoggatt will help students understand the process of writing, from concept to completion. He may also share information about self-publishing, all while sharing excerpts of his fiction and nonfiction writing.
Presentation Points (Click each for a general explanation.)
- Writing from Personal Experiences
- Writing from Personal Dreams
- Reading with a Writer's Ear (Ideas)
- Writing with a Poet's Pen (Writing Process)
- Writing in the Computer Age (Editing)
- Writing with a Reader's Ear (Revising)
- Writing with a Critic's Eyes (Rewriting)
- Publishing with Writer's Pride (Publishing)
- Questions and Answers
LIVING HISTORY
D. Ed. Hoggatt also describes his personal experiences during the terrorist bombing of the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. This presentation is truthful, heartfelt, and encouraging, as this author talks to school children about being in the classroom when the nearby blast occurred. What did the healing process involve? How widespread was the damage? This is a student's rare opportunity to hear from someone who lived through this important historic event, as Mr. Hoggatt teaches the differences between being a victim and being a survivor.
Presentation Points
This presentation coincides with Hoggatt's original work, Crumbling Spirit.
D. Ed. Hoggatt also describes his personal experiences during the terrorist bombing of the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. This presentation is truthful, heartfelt, and encouraging, as this author talks to school children about being in the classroom when the nearby blast occurred. What did the healing process involve? How widespread was the damage? This is a student's rare opportunity to hear from someone who lived through this important historic event, as Mr. Hoggatt teaches the differences between being a victim and being a survivor.
Presentation Points
- An Ordinary Day
- A Nearby Explosion
- The School's Reaction
- Rescue and Recovery
- The World Reacts
- A Change of Heart
- In Memorium
- Questions and Answers
This presentation coincides with Hoggatt's original work, Crumbling Spirit.
FURY & COMPASSION
On May 22, 2011, D. Ed. Hoggatt watched and listened as an EF-5 tornado destroyed a large portion of Joplin, Missouri, along with the lives of two of his best friends. His presentation for students attempts to bring them into the emotions of the situation and helps them realize that we can do more than read about such tragedies or watch them on the news, but that we can reach out to those who need a hand up.
Presentation Points
This presentation coincides with Hoggatt's latest novel, Out of the Wind.
On May 22, 2011, D. Ed. Hoggatt watched and listened as an EF-5 tornado destroyed a large portion of Joplin, Missouri, along with the lives of two of his best friends. His presentation for students attempts to bring them into the emotions of the situation and helps them realize that we can do more than read about such tragedies or watch them on the news, but that we can reach out to those who need a hand up.
Presentation Points
- A Beautiful Day
- The Importance of Maps
- Loss of Communication
- Dark Rumbling
- Inside the Funnel
- Reaction
- Reaching out
- The Extra Step
- Questions and Answers
This presentation coincides with Hoggatt's latest novel, Out of the Wind.
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