1000 Things to Write About
Each day I will be adding a new thing to write about and an example. Add some of your own or write with me.
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Dear President Obama
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Allison Hines Jan 27, 2010.
Graduation Day or Merit Assembly
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Barry Lane Dec 3, 2009.
The Last Lecture: What does it mean to you?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Joy May 30, 2009.
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Handouts in the Cloud
Here you will find many great handouts on writing from Barry Lane , Gretchen Bernabei and others. Just download and start using them.See More
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Laurie Block Spigel replied to Barry Lane's discussion Poetry Ideas for April"I have lots of poetry and bookmaking ideas on my website, and also some poems written by me and my students. In April 2013 I published an article title Seven Poetry Games. You will find something for all ages there. …"
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All One or Alone: A New Years Message
A Lone gunman entered….That is a haunting phrase we hear all the time when media first encounters a shooter in a building. It is one of those familiar catch phrases that desensitize us to the insanity of modern life in America. Just another lone gunman.
Only recently, as we began to unravel the unthinkable tragedy of Sandy Hook Elementary school, did it’s true meaning take shape. The space between the first two words should not be there. Alone is the world…
ContinuePosted on December 31, 2012 at 3:30pm
The Text Itself: What's Wrong with the Common Core Standards
TheText Itself by Thomas Newkirk
Click on the title link above to read the article
Newkirk argues that the writers of the Common Core have adopted a sterile view of reading that does not…
ContinuePosted on February 11, 2012 at 8:00pm — 2 Comments
Play is What we need the most.
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 9:05pm
A Society of Masters and Servants: Mothers and Sons
The man who owns the building I am staying in was a Commodore in the Indian Navy, and his uncle was head of the Indian Navy. When I stepped out the morning of my first day I heard his welcoming voice rise from behind his living room overlooking the front garden. We had a long talk about Indian history as his servant poured us tea. His servants name is Bickki and he talks to him in an entirely different tone of voice than he talks to me. It’s hard for me, an American and a Bahai, who knows in my… Continue
Posted on January 25, 2010 at 9:00pm — 1 Comment
What can we do about Poverty? That Helpless Feeling.
I just finished my first day and it's all starting to sink in. The man on the corner who sets up a sewing machine, the women digging ditches while their husbands drink tea, the traffic of trucks ,dogs, goats, cows, bikes, men on cell phones, men with boxes on their heads, the women sitting side sadle on scooters, her two year old perched on the handlebars, another woman standing on a street corner with what looks like a large tree trunk balancing on her head. You have just stepped into medieval… Continue
Posted on January 24, 2010 at 2:21pm — 1 Comment
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- At 1:24pm on June 24, 2011,
Deb Koehler said… - I enjoyed the conference in San Antonio! It is important to connect and share with others! Thank you!
- At 10:51pm on June 21, 2011,
Kristy MIhalovich said… Barry,
Just attended your conference in Dallas (Garland). It was a pleasure learning from you and Gretchen both. My team and I feel rejuvenated and ready to take on the new year!!! Well... that is after we enjoy July first! :D Thanks for all of your great ideas!
- At 4:03pm on April 27, 2011, Susanne said…
- Hi Barry, after I last wrote you, I tried the "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs," activity on the Writingfix website and they really liked it. I have a few that did a wonderful job and I told them tomorrow we will send it to the site for the contest. I just wanted to give you a heads up. Also I have a friend that would like to atttend a cabaret, when is your next one? Lastly, I know the deadline for the entries at Writingfix is May 1st, so we are putting ours in tomorrow, but when are the winning entries decided? Susanne
- At 11:00am on April 25, 2011, Susanne said…
That is a good idea, I will try it, thanks! When are you in town next? In Michigan?
Susanne
- At 10:45am on April 25, 2011, Susanne said…
- P.S. When is your next cabaret?
- At 10:45am on April 25, 2011, Susanne said…
Hi Barry,
It's me again. I am having problems getting them interested in writing again. I tried several of the lessons on here and we even watched your video together today, but they just don't seem interested. I have to get them interested in doing essays and stories, unfortunately we cannot go back to the poems, which seemed to work a little. They do like "Diary of a Wimpy Kid," kind of stories to read, so I am going to try to make a connection there, any ideas????
- At 9:46am on January 22, 2011,
Michael Wais, Jr. said… - Thanks Barry :) . Happy to be here :D .
- At 10:22pm on October 31, 2010, Katie Waterfall said…
- Thanks Barry!
- At 9:20pm on October 31, 2010, Katie Waterfall said…
- Hey Barry, could you please tell me the name of the website you mentioned where we can download music for free. Thanks!
- At 8:58pm on October 21, 2010, Katie Waterfall said…
- Barry, I just realized I don't have your email address to send the power point. Could you please sent it to me? Thanks!
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Glenda Pompa joined Barry Lane's group1000 Things to Write About
Each day I will be adding a new thing to write about and an example. Add some of your own or write with me.
Glenda Pompa joined Barry Lane's groupHandouts in the Cloud
Here you will find many great handouts on writing from Barry Lane , Gretchen Bernabei and others. Just download and start using them.See More
Wacky We-Search
Here is a place to post your Wacky We-search Reports. Post each report as a new discussion, or if you are a teacher you can post similar reports in the same blog ie: Drug Ads etc.. Can't wait to see all the examples.See More
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