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Write a Story that Includes a Monkey, a Manicure, a Mermaid, and a Mango!
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Can You Pass This CREATIVE WRITING Obstacle Course?
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Write Clearly and Simply.
These readings and activities will guide you in decluttering your writing, helping you express your ideas with precision, clarity, and ease. Google Doc Version Here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Nx8FH6hIJglbecaljF_uKO0vSc9DziT21eivDTkUmtk/edit?usp=sharing Reading #1: On Writing Well by William Zinsser (Chapter 2: Simplicity) Read the chapter and/or watch the video. Then answer the comprehension questions. Link Here: Video Reading Here: Comprehension Questions: Reading #2 On Writing Well by William Zinsser (Chapter 3: Clutter) Read the chapter and/or watch the video. Then
5 Fresh and Fun Ideas to Kick Off Your Class After Winter Break!
Kick off the new semester with these 5 fun and fresh writing activities Choose Your Word of the Year for 2025 Video: Worksheet: Write a Letter to the Next Year Worksheet: 5 Freewriting Prompts for the New Year! Worksheet: Write a Six-Word Memoir About Your Break/Vacation Worksheet: Write a Mid-Year Reflection Life gets busy. Between classes, homework, exams, and social events, there’s always something demanding our attention. To live intentionally and take control of our
Modern Mastery
I want to thank everyone for their feedback on my “Modern Mastery” project. You gave me many excellent ideas. Once again, my goal is to create a set of writing prompts that help equip students with the mindset and skills needed to thrive in the modern world and future economy. Here is a Google Doc of activities I have created so far. I will be adding to this doc – so stay tuned. Please comment
Create a Plan to Use Your Phone Productively!
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