Fun Character Development Lessons For Middle School Creative Writing Workshops
When facilitating creative writing workshops for middle school students, you might find that students have great ideas for books and stories that they want to write, but when it comes to actually sitting down and writing the story, they get stuck. This block usually stems from one of two problems. Either they need to spend more time outlining their plot, or they need to spend more time getting to know their characters.
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Teaching Symbolism In A Middle School Creative Writing Workshop
When running a creative writing workshop for middle school students, it is always a good idea to have some quick, fun, low-prep activities that get the students excited about writing. One of my favorite activities is the symbolism grab bag. This activity teaches students about symbolism while encouraging them to incorporate symbolism into their own original stories. All you need are some paper bags and whatever random items you might have lying around.
Mar 143 min read
Tips For Using Writing Journals To Improve Student Writing In Middle School
When it comes to writing, there is some truth to the saying, “practice makes perfect.” The best way to help middle school students hone their writing skills and gain confidence as writers is to give them ample opportunities to practice writing. Writing journals give students a space to consistently practice their writing without rules or too much structure.
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