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Category Archives: Writing
Animoto E/C Opportunity
I know how much everyone enjoyed making their own Animoto video earlier in the year, so I think another one would be an excellent extra-credit opportunity! The free Animoto accounts (http://animoto.com/pricing) only allow for 30-second videos, so that’s what you’ll … Continue reading
Prompt: Dusting Slippers
PROMPT: Write from the point of view of someone who sees these slippers while waiting to checkout at Walmart, thinks they are pure genius, and can’t wait to try them out when they get home.
The VASOL Writing Practice Tool
Revised 9/17/2012. The Virginia Department of Education has made available a practice tool that simulates the online direct writing (essay) portion of the English End-of-Course Standards of Learning test. These directions walk students through using this practice tool. You can … Continue reading
‘Where I’m From’ Animotos: 6th period
Laith A.: Shauna A.: Hunter B.: Malyk D.: Lizbeth D.: Mychalante E.: Thomas F.: Kyle G.: Maya H.: Ty H.: Tyasia J.: Latrell L.: Kayla M.: Tre N.: Cara P.: Anna R.: Maya S.: Morgan T.: Shontae W.:
‘Where I’m From’ Animotos: 5th period
Hannah B.: Rentz B.: Dadrian C.: Jack C.: Maya D.: LaPrecious E.: Hydea F.: Sierra F.: Michael H.: Cierra I.: Raequan J.: Mayra M.: Courtney M.: Houston M.: Caleb M.: Mindy M.: Jaiquawn P.: George R.: Denelle S.: Monea S.: … Continue reading
‘Where I’m From’ Animotos: 3rd period
Ahmani A.: Shariek C.: Jarondai C.: Khabeer E.: Jasmine F.: Raquel H.: A’Dontae H.: Marcus T.: Ciara K.: Regina L.: Jasmine M.: David M.: José R.: Jonathan W.:
‘Where I’m From’ Animotos: 2nd period
Chelsea A.: Morgan A.: Brittany A.: Heather B.: Asiah C.: Kevin D.: Kiana F.: Jamarcus H.: William J.: Alice L.: David L.: Anissa L.: Tommy M.: Ameisha M.: Tatanishia M.: Jaison P.: Idaly Q.: Anita T.:
‘Where I’m From’ Animotos: 1st period
Donnica B.: Amanda D.: Dakei G.: Ricki J.: Ayuanna J.: Brandon J.: Junior R.: Tyquon R.: Andre S.: Ivonee T.: Levonte W.: Vernon W.:
‘Where I’m From’ poem
“Where I’m From” brainstorming sheet “Where I’m From”: the original poem and a template to create your own, all on one sheet Also, you can find George Ella Lyon’s original “Where I’m From” poem at the author’s website.
Video: A Different Color Blue
Watch the film at POV: A Different Color Blue Today’s film and writing prompt, at about four minutes, is a really short one, but it packs a lot of sensory punch. It’s about Charles Curtis Blackwell, a San Francisco artist … Continue reading
Video: ‘Bye’
On Friday, we watched a documentary about Jayden, a two-year-old boy in the Bronx who has been diagnosed with autism. (You can watch the movie at the PBS website, but it’s not available for embedding.) Our writing prompt for the … Continue reading
