Mary Shelley is the 18 year old author of Frankenstein (Or the Modern Prometheus) and this is the story of how, on a stormy night, in 1816, in a gathering of recognized Romantic period geniuses, she began to write this story which is the inspiration of the entire gothic horror …
These “spiders” were encountered in Iraq. They are aggressive if cornered and, while they have no venom, their bite can cause severe pain. They are mainly nocturnal and avoid direct sunlight, sometimes taking shade under a camel. My experiences with things I am afraid of (not necessarily animals). Tell the …
Originally I had a vision that you would give them 5 minutes in class to start and the rest would be homework, or something to be completed if their math, or other class work was done. If they have a target number of words, that can be completed at any …
Four days into her maiden voyage, in “iceberg alley” in the northern Atlantic, the Titanic hit an iceberg while going at almost maximum speed. Said to be “unsinkable” the ship was designed to stay afloat with 4 flooded compartments. The iceberg ripped a hole in 6 of the 16 compartments …
I’m a morning person – or I’m not a morning person. Or on certain days you switch – like Halloween or Christmas. Tell about your worst getting up experiences and your best. What do you like to do in the morning when you wake up? What don’t you like? Create …
Good point. Many teachers start with a 10 minute write and work their way up as student skills strengthen. Tell them it’s about training for stamina just like long distance running. Usually, grade 4 students will not have the stamina for a solid 20 minute write. But, some grade 7’s …
The picture doesn’t match the poem, but it could be inspiring when students are writing their own Messy Room Extreme Writing. Whosever room this is should be ashamed! His underwear is hanging on the lamp. His raincoat is there in the overstuffed chair, And the chair is becoming quite mucky …
Times in my life when I can say that persistence paid off for me. Weathering and erosion are examples of the power of persistence. Write everything you know abut erosion – causes, effects around the world, etc. A related saying is “Practice makes perfect.” How does this saying relate to …
My advice is: Don’t get yourself worn out. There are lots of professional tasks you can do, including designing amazing writing lessons. Think of yourself as being willing to work 60 hours a week at being the best teacher in the world – how should you spend your hours? But, …
Diego Rivera is one of the most famous artists of Mexico. His paintings reflect the efforts of the working class. He was regularly commissioned to create sweeping wall murals celebrating Mexico. His wife, Frida Kahlo, is also one of the most famous artists of Mexico. Stories about times when you …
