This page is dedicated to one of my passions--the pursuit of creative writing. Whether it is an imaginative story, or an emotional poem, you're bound to find help with both in the links below.
A Translation of a Shakespeare Sonnet
A few years ago, when one of my students was having trouble with one of the Shakespeare Sonnets, I translated it for him, creating a 21st century rap from a 16th century poem. Click on the link to see the results. What do you think?
Collage Stories
One of my favorite in-class activities is the collage story. One person creates the collage (a visually artistic endeavor), and the other writes a story about the creation. Check out the directions below!
collagestories.pdf |
Short Story Help
Short Stories can sometimes be difficult without sparks of creativity. Below are links to some of my favorite helpful links.
Writing Short Stories By Mr. K
10 tips for Short Story Writers by By Kathy Kennedy and Dennis G. Jerz
Writing Short Stories By Mr. K
10 tips for Short Story Writers by By Kathy Kennedy and Dennis G. Jerz
Formatting Dialogue
Click here for information about how to format dialogue in short story writing.