The main purpose of Writer’s Notebook is to practice the art of creative writing. Today we will write solely for enjoyment, and we will share our writing during the second half of class.
The Rules
- 20 minutes of silent writing time - You must write for the ENTIRE time. You may not do anything else. If you think you are done, reread your writing - you can always make it better.
- Sharing - During the second half of class, 6-8 brave volunteers will share their writing. Everyone will listen respectfully to show appreciation for their work.
As you write, pay close attention to the words you select. Are you choosing the most accurate, descriptive words you can? Are you describing things, people, scenes, smells, sounds, feelings, etc?
Choose one of the following prompts for today’s Writer’s Notebook:
1. Start your entry this way:
Dear nightmare I had last night,
2. Write about the CIA’s newest spy, who is incredibly bad at his/her job.
3. The Challenge: Use the power of YOUR words, images, audio and/or video to combat climate change and win big money! First place: $100 | Second place: $75 | Third place: $50 | Plus coupons, gifts and other fun stuff! DEADLINE FRIDAY, APRIL 17! Go to:
http://youngwritersproject.org/climate15
(This is where the 3 prompts about climate change are.)
http://youngwritersproject.org/climate15
(This is where the 3 prompts about climate change are.)
