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Read MoreThe Ultimate Writing Challenge (Vary Sentence Length)
Writers often vary their sentence lengths to create rhythm.A long, winding sentence — one that stretches, elaborates, and meanders on and on — can set a flowing, thoughtful pace.Follow that with a short sentence, and suddenly, you have music.Hear it? Feel the rhythm? Your mission: Write a short story — but with a twist.You must follow an exact word count for each sentence.That’s right: every sentence will have a set number of words, and your story […]
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Write a story (real or imagined) in approximately 200 words.Condense your story to exactly 100 words.Condense it again to exactly 50 words.Condense it once more to exactly 25 words.Finally, condense your story to exactly 6 words. Video Here: Worksheet: Donate Here:
Read MoreAP Language and Composition Review Activity
Many of my AP Lang students are tired this time of the year. They have a lot of homework and tests to take. This activity is designed to be a low-stakes “chill” review for the AP exam. I use this task after a practice test or timed essay. Try it out! Donate Here:
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