Monday, February 2, 2015

Wednesday, February 4, 2015


Kidblog   --  Here is the link:   http://kidblog.org/DorseyCreativeWriting72015S2/


Announcements and Reminders:
  • Your collage (pictures, illustrations, etc.) were already due (homework). If it is not ready, bring it as soon as you can. Please print your own. 
  • Your bio-poems were due by the end of class time before time before last. Share them with me on Google Drive. Allow editing. If you've already sent yours, look for comments on your document. Revise and edit.
  • You should be working on your other three pieces for your Creativity Collage collection. Watch for comments. Revise and edit.
  • Don't forget to be looking for your poem to share for our Poetry and Chocolate Day on February 12. 


Today: 

Scribble:   Hailey W.  

     Lush green forests
     rippling like an endless ocean
     as the sun hangs suspended
     in a sky of light blue hues
     shining upon this seething mass
                   of trees

More of Hailey's Poem

 Next Time:  McKell P. 





Picture Prompt (if needed)
http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2014/09/25/learning/VTS09-29-14LN/VTS09-29-14LN-superJumbo.jpg

 More about it: 
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/09/29/whats-going-on-in-this-picture-sept-29-2014/#more-150399


Poem of the Day:   Poems from Hormone Jungle: Coming of Age in Middle School by Brod Bagert


Reading About Writing --  Chapter 5 "Getting Into It" -- about writing beginnings

               Gail Carson Levine  
  Her  Prompt:  
Write about a competition.
1. Begin where the competition begins.
2.  Begin when the main character finds out there will be a competition.
3.  Begin as the main character is getting ready for the competition.

Types of competitions:
race
chess
checkers
Monopoly or Life
hula-hoop
cooking
science fair
county fair entries
spelling bee
swim meet
gymnastics
fishing
wing-eating
writing contest
bicycle
marathons
wrestling match
audition for American Idol
soccer tournament
snail race
video game contest
snails riding turtles
Spartan Race
Triathalon
archery
Dirty Dash



Many of the students looked for poems in books, 

preparing for February 12. 

Poetry and Chocolate (and other treats, if you wish)
I'll supply hot chocolate.
Bring other treats you'd like to share. 


          

Other Poems:  

The Poems in MY Pocket Today



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Monday, February 2, 2015

Kidblog   --  Here is the link:   http://kidblog.org/DorseyCreativeWriting72015S2/


Announcements and Reminders:  
  • Your collage (pictures, illustrations, etc.) were already due (homework). If it is not ready, bring it as soon as you can. 
  • Your bio-poems were due by the end of class time before last. Share them with me on Google Drive. Allow editing. If you've already sent yours, look for comments on your document. Revise and edit.
  • You should be working on your other three pieces for your Creativity Collage collection.
Today may be the last time for quite awhile that we will be able to use the computer lab. 


Today: 

Scribble:  Emree T.   


Next Time:  Hailey W.  



Poem of the Day:  

A Warning from another seventh grader: brodbagert.com/a-poetic-warning/

(In case you'd like to read a classic poem, here's  A Poem About Poetry.)



Picture Prompt (if needed)
What is going on in this picture? 


An  Answer: 
And What Happened Next: 







Reading About Writing --  Chapter 4

                Coming Up with Ideas
Gail Carson Levine  














Lab 223

Kidblog -- Here is the link: http://kidblog.org/DorseyCreativeWriting72015S2/
Find your username. You may add to it. Leave your last initial and first name at the beginning.


  • If you haven't yet, set up a post for your favorite words. "[Your name]'s Favorite Words"
  • Finish your bio-poems if needed.
  • Work on the other parts of your creativity collage collection.  They are due February 6 -- this Friday.
    • Share them with me on Google Drive.  Allow editing. 

If you have extra time,  find a poem and prepare your presentation for the 12th.
Poetry Sources:  

Browsing through Poetry on the Internet


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Sunday, February 1, 2015

First Rules of Writing



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Friday, January 30, 2015

Creativity


http://www.wimp.com/dogadventures/all/

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Hearing from Middle Grade Authors

http://www.costcoconnection.com/connection/201502#pg72
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Thursday, January 29, 2015

Common Objects Extremely Close


http://www.sciencealert.com/watch-here-s-what-everyday-objects-look-like-close-up
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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Thursday, January 29, 2015


Kidblog   --  Here is the link:   http://kidblog.org/DorseyCreativeWriting72015S2/

Announcements and Reminders:  
  • Your collage (pictures, illustrations, etc.) was due last time (homework). If it is not ready, bring it as soon as you can. 
  • Your bio-poems were due by the end of class last time. Share them with me on Google Drive. Allow editing. If you've already sent yours, look for comments on your document. 
Scribble:  Ms. Dorsey   
This is combined with a poem of the day.
Read the poem and follow the directions. 
Next Time:  Emree T. 

 Who still needs to sign up? 









Reading About Writing --  

 Gail Carson Levine  












To inspire you to think of more favorite words:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uuCNAwXGaQ -- 4:50














Lab 223

Kidblog -- Here is the link: http://kidblog.org/DorseyCreativeWriting72015S2/
Find your username. You may add to it. Leave your last initial and first name at the beginning.



  • Work on the other parts of your creativity collage collection.
Poetry Sources:  

Browsing through Poetry on the Internet



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