Creative Writing

Due April 26

Discussion: Today we will write about our most prized possession. What is the one thing that you prize over all the other objects in your life?

Maybe it is your high school diploma. Maybe it is a toy that someone very special gave you. Maybe it is a book that taught you how to be you. 

Write about you most prized possession and how you got it. Write about why it is so valuable to you.

For example, my most prized possession is my sewing machine. I love that I can be creative and make things using the sewing machine. I am so happy when I can mend clothes or make curtains. I have been sewing since I was a small child so I really enjoy sewing. I always hope to have a sewing machine.

Quiz: Write about your treasured possessions.
https://www.pexels.com/photo/table-setting-with-sugar-jar-and-plant-in-glass-vase-4862170/

Name 5 things you see in the picture.

What kinds of treasures do you have? What are three things you really would like to have?
(They can be real things or real ideas or feelings)

Where would you get these treasures?

How do you feel when you are with your treasures?

Are there more treasures you would like? What would that be?

Enjoy!

Here is a list of values that embody core traits of the person you might want to be:

  1. Loyalty
  2. Spirituality
  3. Humility
  4. Compassion
  5. Honesty
  6. Kindness
  7. Integrity
  8. Selflessness
  9. Determination
  10. Generosity
  1. Courage
  2. Tolerance
  3. Trustworthiness
  4. Equanimity
  5. Altruism
  6. Appreciation
  7. Empathy
  8. Toughness
  9. Self-Reliance
  10. Attentiveness

Due April 19

  1. Discussion: Every semester, I have to write a report on what students are learning in class. Please write about something you have learned in class. Maybe you feel more confident in writing. Maybe you feel more like sharing what you write. Maybe you are setting goals that make you want to write. Please share how this class is changing your life.
  2. Quiz: Looking at myself. What do I see?
    https://pixabay.com/photos/girl-child-mirror-childhood-happy-1317084/
    Make a list of 5 things you see in the picture.
    Write about one thing you are good at.
    Write about one thing you want to improve
    Write about one goal you have.
    Write about what makes you proud and happy.

Due April 12

  1. Discussion: Every semester, I have to write a report on what students are learning in class. Please write about something you have learned in class. Maybe you feel more confident in writing. Maybe you feel more like sharing what you write. Maybe you are setting goals that make you want to write. Please share how this class is changing your life.
  2. Quiz: Looking at myself. What do I see?
    https://pixabay.com/photos/girl-child-mirror-childhood-happy-1317084/
    Make a list of 5 things you see in the picture.
    Write about one thing you are good at.
    Write about one thing you want to improve
    Write about one goal you have.
    Write about what makes you proud and happy.
  1. Discussion: Write about a person that has impacted your life. It could be a teacher, counselor, coach or anyone who has made a big impression on you.
  2. Quiz: What is your favorite book or movie?
    https://pixabay.com/photos/elbenwald-trade-shop-comics-735968/
    Why do you like this book or movie?
    Who is your favorite character in the book or movie?
    What do you like about the book or movie?
    If you wrote a story about one of the characters in your favorite book or movie, what kind of things would happen in the story?

    Due April 5
  1. Write about your favorite childhood memory. Maybe it was a small thing like your mother cuddling with you. Maybe it was a big trip to a new place. Tell about how you felt and why this was a great memory.

For example, my favorite childhood memory was on Christmas Eve. My mother rented out my bedroom to make some money and my sister and I were lucky enough to sleep by the Christmas Tree. We were sure we could stay awake until Santa came. That never happened, but the excitement and anticipation were amazing.

2.

Write about a time when you helped someone else.

News for You often includes stories about people going out of their way to help others. Have you done something kind or helpful for a stranger or a group of strangers recently? Has a stranger helped you in an unexpected way? Tell us your inspirational stories.

On May 10, News for You will publish some readers’ writing on this topic. If you would like to have your writing considered, email it to nfyeditor@proliteracy.org. Please limit each response to 200 words. Writing will be edited for space and grammar. Responses must be received by March 29. Be sure to include your full name, city, and state.

https://pixabay.com/illustrations/woman-burnout-multitasking-face-1733891/

Write 5 thing s you see in the picture

Tell about a time you helped someone.

Why did you help them?

How did it feel to help them?

What would have happened if you didn’t help them?

Would you do it again?

Due Mar 22

  1. If you could go anywhere in the world for one week, where would you go?
    Tell us about why it would be great and what you would do while you were there. Money is unlimited. Travel options are unlimited. Have fun imagining.
    For example, 
    For me, if I had a week, I would go to Australia to see my family. That is not even a question really. But, this time, I would like to go to Tasmania. I would like to drive around the island and learn about the history. Then I would hope to see the Southern Lights. Afterwards, I could go and see my family.
  2. https://pixabay.com/photos/hurricane-devastation-charley-63005/
    Write 5 things you see in the picture.
    If you had to leave your house, what would you take with you? What is your most valuable items?
    What is something that you would save that maybe other people wouldn’t?
    Why would you save those things?
    What kind of feelings would you have? What feelings do your treasures give you?

Due Mar 15

1. We are now adults with adult lives, but I am a child at heart. I love toys. For this quiz, think about a toy that was your favorite toy. Maybe it was a favorite when you were a child, maybe it is your favorite now. Since COVID happened, adults are buying LEGO sets and putting them together. People play all sorts of games on their phones.

For example, my grandmother never had toys. She had a difficult life so on her seventieth birthday we bought her a doll. That is all she wanted. That doll sat on her bed for the rest of her life. I don’t think she played with it, but it meant a lot to her. Before the doll, she felt like she had missed out on part of life. Once she had the doll, she could move on. We were so happy to buy her that doll.

https://unsplash.com/photos/mf_3yZnC6ug

What is a toy that was your favorite? Why was it important to you?

How did you get the toy? Did you have to wait for a long time? Did you actual get the toy or…?

Did you play with the toy? Did you share it with others?

Why was this toy important to you?

2. Think about all the dreams you have. If you could have one of them come true, what would it be. Why would that dream be useful. Why do you want it to come true?

For example,

I have a dream to see all the states. For Australia, I only have one state left. I would love to go to Tasmania. My husband wants to see the Northern Lights, but from Tasmania, we could try to see the Southern Lights. I think that would be amazing.

Due March 8:

If you could eat just one food, every day for a month, and nothing else…what would it be?

Talk about why. Talk about what you wouldn’t choose. Talk about how food makes you feel.

For example, I would eat soup. First, I like soup. Second, once you make it, it is easy to prepare. Third, it tastes a bit different every day. At the end of the month, I would definitely eat something else.

https://pixabay.com/illustrations/face-empty-woman-wait-waiting-time-66317/

Due March 8

Write about a time you almost made a big mistake.

  1. Write about 5 things you see in the picture.
  2. Write about a time when you almost made a huge mistake. Where were you?
  3. What stopped you from making the mistake?
  4. What did you do instead?
  5. Who helped you through this time?
  6. How did you feel afterwards?

Due March 1-

  1. Discussion: If you could have any pet, what would you choose

Imagine that you had all the money in the world. You have all the storage in the world. You have people to help you do everything. Now, if you could have any pet, what would you choose and why?

For example: I would LOVE to have a huge aviary, a bird house. It would be as big as a football field and full of fruit trees and vines. I would have amazing birds and insects inside. I know it would take a lot of money and a lot of work, but I would be so happy to sit amongst the birds.

2. Quiz: Balance

  1. What is one time in your life when you did not feel balanced?
    or Write about a time in your life when everything was going right?
  2. What did you do to fix the unbalanced feeling? or
    How did you keep balanced?
  3. Was the balancing easy for you or hard?
  4. How did you feel after the event was over? Do you enjoy feeling balanced or do you prefer to be unbalanced?

https://pixabay.com/photos/balance-bar-shoes-feet-person-6157258/

Write about 5 things you see in this picture. If you can see it. Otherwise write about 5 words that come to you when you think of the word balance.

Due Feb 22 Write about one thing you are grateful for today

Marie Doerner (She/Her)

Feb 15 at 5:44pm

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Some people keep a Grateful Journal. They write about things that they are grateful for.

What is one thing that you are grateful for today?


For example, I am grateful for all the students who have come into my life. They teach me so many things. They show me love and respect. I am so lucky to have so many wonderful students. https://pixabay.com/photos/przewalski-wild-horse-pasture-1518943/



Picture of a horse lying on the ground with its legs up in the air. It looks like it is happy.

Name 5 things you see in the picture.

What is one event that made you very happy.
Where were you when this event happened?
Who was with you?
Would you like to do it again?

Feb 10 This month we can focus on writing HAIKU

https://poemanalysis.com/best-poems/haiku/

Here is a famous example:

An old silent pond

A frog jumps into the pond—

Splash! Silence again.

Haiku
A haiku is a three-line poem:

The 1st line has 5 syllables My class is writing my class is wri- ting
1 2 3 4 5

The 2nd line has 7 syllables We share our lives and stories We share our lives and stories

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

The 3rd lines contain 5 syllables. It is very hard (fun) It is ver- y hard.

1 2 3 4 5

https://www.grammarly.com/blog/how-to-write-a-poem/ Links to an external site.

Due Feb 8 Please introduce yourself and tell one writing goal that you have. Also, tell about the best writing assignment you ever did.

Due Feb 8

  1. Make a list of 2 or 3 life changing events that you had in your life.

2. Write a list of births that affected you.

3. Write a list of deaths that affected you.