Writing Pyramids

Please check out Mrs. Vincent's blog Team Read. There she explains how to narrow down your ideas from the writing territories so you can choose a specific topic to write about. Here are a few examples:

More Writing Territories

Examples of Writing Territories

Here are some examples of writing territories:

Writing Territories

Mrs. Vincent, another hearing itinerant, and I are "joining" our blogs for this event! We have brainstormed some ideas for you to share to each of the blogs.  We decided on talking about "Writing Territories". This is a great idea for students and adults alike who have difficulty figuring out what to write about.

For more information on exactly what "Writing Territories" are visit Team Read, and look at the examples shared on her website. Please post your picture of your Writing Territores on Team Read, and type out your writing territories on my blog.

Here are my "Writing Territories":

I could write about these:

Being a mom
Gardening
Yoga
Camping
Cooking
Jewelry making
College
High School experiences
Choir
Theater (actress experiences)
Being an extra in a movie
Cats
And many more!  But I think you get the idea!!! HAVE FUN!!!

Spring is Almost Here!

It's that time of year again when I think of poetry for spring time. Let's see how many different types of poems we can post before spring break! My favorite style of poem is a haiku. Feel free to write a haiku or a poem in your favorite style. It doesn't necessarily have to be a spring poem, but mine just happens to be Have Fun!!!

Early morning sounds
A cool freshness to the air
Reminds me it's spring

Mini Poem

This idea came from a colleague, Mrs. Kocsis. I am not sure if this is an original idea or one that was borrowed. But for the purpose of this challenge, I wanted to give credit to her for bringing this idea for the blog. OK, so here's how it works:  Write a 3-line, 3-stanza poem that is structured like this:

The first two lines are truths (about you)
The last line is a lie (about you)

Here's mine:

I make candles
And jewelry for my family
I also make cars

I love Thanksgiving
And putting up my Christmas tree
I kissed Santa under the mistletoe

My two boys are ten and six
They both take karate classes
And they are secret Ninjas!

So have fun!!!! I am excited to see what you all come up with!

Halloween Stories

Nothing makes me happier with this blog than when students suggest adding different writing topics to the blog. Maria wanted to post a Halloween story, but did not want to post it under poems. So Maria, this is for you! (And any other students/teachers who would like to post a story!) Kudos to you!