by Sharon Watson | Apr 27, 2014 | Middle School Prompts, Sharon's Blog, Writing Prompts
MIDDLE SCHOOL PROMPTS
Bigfoot. Sasquatch. Kraken. Yeti. Extraterrestrials (ETs). The Loch Ness Monster.
Do they exist?
Many photos have been taken of these supposed monsters, and occasional sightings only add to the excitement.
Click here to see a satellite image of Loch Ness in Scotland taken by Apple Maps. Some people believe they see an image of the Loch Ness Monster, or Nessie, in it, including her flippers. Nessie is believed by some to be a plesiosaur, a long-necked dinosaur that lives in water.
What do you think? Is it she? Could it be? (more…)
by Sharon Watson | Apr 27, 2014 | High School Prompts, High School Tutorial, Sharon's Blog, teaching aids, tutorial, Writing Prompts
HIGH SCHOOL PROMPTS
As a writer, it is important to define your terms. In fact, it’s one of your jobs. That way, all readers are on the same page with you and know what you are talking about. Why do you think Paul took up so much space in I Corinthians to define the word “love”?
Examples
“Tolerance” is a word that will need a definition when you talk to someone about it. Even the word “insane” (more…)
by Sharon Watson | Apr 23, 2014 | High School Prompts, High School Tutorial, Sharon's Blog, teaching aids, tutorial, Writing Prompts
SHARON’S BLOG
My great-grandmother marked the day in her journal when she received her first icebox. What was she using for refrigeration before then?
One acquaintance traveled the world with the army during the Vietnam years and isn’t even allowed to tell me what he did, though he likes to tell me about the strange food he ate on those trips.
But I’m not the only one who knows interesting folks.
People in your family, your church, and your neighborhood have led remarkable lives as well. They’ve fought in wars and been in accidents. They’ve experienced disasters, invented things, started their own businesses, overcome debilitating abuse or sickness, beat the odds, seen the world, or eaten raw squid.
These people want to tell their stories to someone who will listen. And your children, in interviewing these people, will come away with a new perspective on history and life. This type of writing activity is well worth the effort. (more…)
by Sharon Watson | Apr 20, 2014 | High School Prompts, Sharon's Blog, Writing Prompts
HIGH SCHOOL PROMPTS
Dear Listening Ear,
My girlfriend and I were shopping yesterday, and I saw her steal a necklace from the store. Today she gave the necklace to another friend as a birthday present. Should I tell someone about my friend stealing? Should I tell the girl who has the necklace that it’s stolen?
Signed,
Confused in Corning (more…)
by Sharon Watson | Apr 15, 2014 | Encouragement, Sharon's Blog, teaching aids
SHARON’S BLOG
Are your efforts to have a successful writing class this year flagging?
No matter where you are in your write-o-meter, take advantage of these seven proven, powerful ways to revitalize your writing class. (more…)
