May 13, 2012: This week's writing prompts...

[Corbett Harrison]

Read over 60 student essays this week-end...sometimes being an English/writing teacher is not that fun.  My red eyes could sure use a break from paper-reading. 

I continue dedicating the month of May to writing about social issues that help students realize they can make a difference to the bigger world. This week, I'll suggest A Circle of Friends by Giora Carmi, a wordless book that starts with a child giving a muffin to a homeless man.  It's a beautiful story told with just pictures that my students loves to talk about after I share it.

Here come this week's prompts.  If any don't appeal to you right now, remember, you can access hundreds of prompts online at:  http://writingfix.com/classroom_tools/dailypromptgenerator.htm

Monday: "Then why did you make that mistake?  In honor of the old song lyrics, write about the person in your life who was 'Your Favorite Mistake.'"

Tuesday: "Will you stay away forever?  Write about a place you try not to go to because it stirs up strong emotions in you."

Wednesday: Social Issue Brainstorm Day!  What's the last cause you donated money to?  Write a monologue from a character's point-of-view who would NEVER donate to that same cause.

Thursday:  "Why is it the most important meal of the day?  Write something that begins and ends with eating breakfast."

Friday: "What spice in a spice rack best represents you OR someone you know?  Describe it in a piece of writing."

Saturday: "Which old item would make a better description?  Write about finding a rusty lock or a rusty locket."

Have a great week.

--Corbett (http://corbettharrison.com)