Creative Writing

Write a Short Story About a Storm!

Your Task: Write a Short Story About a Storm. That’s right—a storm. But what kind of storm will it be? Perhaps you’re behind the wheel when the sky darkens, and the clouds begin to swirl like a Van Gogh painting in motion. Or maybe the storm takes on a life of its own, marching forward like an unstoppable army. You could even capture the eerie calm that lingers in the air the moment the storm […]

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Advice on Writing by C.S. Lewis!

My goal is for students to see themselves as writers. Here is some advice from C.S. Lewis that should inspire students to see writing in a new light. Worksheet: Build Your Identity as Reader and Writer: Donate Here:

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Creative Writing Challenges/Obstacle Courses!

Writing challenges are a great way of shaking things up. They give students space to experiment with ideas, words, and literary devices. Here is an assortment of challenges I use with my students. Worksheets Write a 100-Word Story Inspired by a Song: I’m excited to share this creative writing task with you—it was a huge hit with my students! They absolutely loved it. Here’s how it works: Choose three songs, and have your students write […]

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