"If I Were In Charge of the World" by Judith Viorst
If I were in charge of the world
I'd cancel oatmeal,
Monday mornings,
Allergy shots, and also Sara Steinberg.
If I were in charge of the world
There'd be brighter nights lights,
Healthier hamsters, and
Basketball baskets forty eight inches lower.
If I were in charge of the world
You wouldn't have lonely.
You wouldn't have clean.
You wouldn't have bedtimes.
Or "Don't punch your sister."
You wouldn't even have sisters.
If I were in charge of the world
A chocolate sundae with whipped cream and nuts would be a vegetable
All 007 movies would be G,
And a person who sometimes forgot to brush,
And sometimes forgot to flush,
Would still be allowed to be
In charge of the world.
Directions:
What would you do if you were in charge of the writing classroom? Use Judith Viorst's poem as a base and then just let your imagination run free. Fill in the blanks with your creative details and descriptions from the point of view of being the one to make all the big decisions.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Friday, May 20, 2011
Go to this website: http://shortstoryideas.herb.me.uk/
Choose 3 of the options, mark your post with the ideas, and write a SHORT story based on your findings.
Example:
Character: Mabel McDonald--Your character is 40 years old, 6ft tall, with light brown eyes and brown hair. He/she is introverted and dedicated but can be outspoken and is scared of dogs.
Random: Coat, shyness, snoop.
A Twist in the Tale: A minor error ends all hope of success.
WRITE!!!!
Choose 3 of the options, mark your post with the ideas, and write a SHORT story based on your findings.
Example:
Character: Mabel McDonald--Your character is 40 years old, 6ft tall, with light brown eyes and brown hair. He/she is introverted and dedicated but can be outspoken and is scared of dogs.
Random: Coat, shyness, snoop.
A Twist in the Tale: A minor error ends all hope of success.
WRITE!!!!
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Bryson Writing
Read Chapter One: http://books.google.com/books?id=PMrOyq6uAfMC&printsec=frontcover&dq=bryson+bill&hl=en&ei=hTvVTczvCMPq0QHg9KydDA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CDgQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q&f=false
Write a creative response:
1) Write about connection to Grundy or Iowa.
2) Write using a comedic style.
3) Write about your future--stay or not to stay, that is the questions.
4) Write about someone like Mr. Piper.
5) Choose your own path...
Write a creative response:
1) Write about connection to Grundy or Iowa.
2) Write using a comedic style.
3) Write about your future--stay or not to stay, that is the questions.
4) Write about someone like Mr. Piper.
5) Choose your own path...
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Quote Writing
Use the quote as inspiration in any way you see fit. Genre doesn’t matter!
Suggestions:
• Write something centered around the topic of the quote.
• Take one word and use it to describe or act out.
• Use it as your title.
• Use all the words somewhere in a piece.
• Use it as your first line.
• Use it as your last line.
• Play devil’s advocate and disagree with the quote.
DON'T LIKE THE SUGGESTIONS? COME UP WITH A BETTER IDEA!!! :)
Suggestions:
• Write something centered around the topic of the quote.
• Take one word and use it to describe or act out.
• Use it as your title.
• Use all the words somewhere in a piece.
• Use it as your first line.
• Use it as your last line.
• Play devil’s advocate and disagree with the quote.
DON'T LIKE THE SUGGESTIONS? COME UP WITH A BETTER IDEA!!! :)
Monday, May 16, 2011
Portfolio Reflection
Write a minimum one-page reflection describing your journey this trimester. The following questions should guide you through this writing. Do not, however, simply answer the questions.
o What are my strengths as a writer?
o What writing habits do I have?
o What problems do I encounter when I write?
o Which is my best work—and why?
o Which is my worst work—and why?
o What are your goals for the future?
As a separate piece, please evaluate your group’s effort, collaboration, and performance pertaining to your group short story.
o What are my strengths as a writer?
o What writing habits do I have?
o What problems do I encounter when I write?
o Which is my best work—and why?
o Which is my worst work—and why?
o What are your goals for the future?
As a separate piece, please evaluate your group’s effort, collaboration, and performance pertaining to your group short story.
Friday, May 13, 2011
EDITING CHECKLIST
1) Tools: Spelling and Grammar
HOW to edit:
1) Read through the essay for each type of common error
2) Read essay aloud
3) Read the essay in chunks—edit a paragraph and take a break, repeat
4) Read essay backwards
5) Have a partner read essay!!!!!
WHAT to edit:
1) I indented paragraphs when needed and created paragraphs/stanzas when needed.
2) Check for punctuation marks: Do I have periods, commas, questions marks, where needed?
3) Check for quotation marks: Do I need qoatation marks and do I use them properly?
4) All proper nouns and sentence starters are captilatlized.
5) All my sentences contain a noun and verb.
6) All my sentences are complete thoughts.
7) I do not have any run-on sentences or fragments.
8) I checked for homonyms and usage errors
9) I considered my line starters and enders for emphasis
10) I considered the punctuation marks for emphasis.
HOW to edit:
1) Read through the essay for each type of common error
2) Read essay aloud
3) Read the essay in chunks—edit a paragraph and take a break, repeat
4) Read essay backwards
5) Have a partner read essay!!!!!
WHAT to edit:
1) I indented paragraphs when needed and created paragraphs/stanzas when needed.
2) Check for punctuation marks: Do I have periods, commas, questions marks, where needed?
3) Check for quotation marks: Do I need qoatation marks and do I use them properly?
4) All proper nouns and sentence starters are captilatlized.
5) All my sentences contain a noun and verb.
6) All my sentences are complete thoughts.
7) I do not have any run-on sentences or fragments.
8) I checked for homonyms and usage errors
9) I considered my line starters and enders for emphasis
10) I considered the punctuation marks for emphasis.
PORTFOLIO CHECKLIST
I have demonstrated:
• a variety of writing styles and genres
• used common structure for each genre
• used common elements of a genre
• incorporated a variety of craft: snapshots, thoughtshots, explosions, dialogue and crucial moments
• engagement in a revising process
• engagement in a editing process
My Portfolio includes:
• Personal Essay: This I Believe
• 3 Vignettes
• 2 Pieces of Choice
• 3 Place Writings
• Group Short Story
• a variety of writing styles and genres
• used common structure for each genre
• used common elements of a genre
• incorporated a variety of craft: snapshots, thoughtshots, explosions, dialogue and crucial moments
• engagement in a revising process
• engagement in a editing process
My Portfolio includes:
• Personal Essay: This I Believe
• 3 Vignettes
• 2 Pieces of Choice
• 3 Place Writings
• Group Short Story
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