Lesson 6 "The Senses"

"The Senses"

Use vivid details, connecting your senses through, smell, touch, sound, even taste. Translate your senses into feelings.

Observe, think. How do things look? How do things feel? How is your mood effected or affected?

Go outside and write a Paragraph or two using your senses. How does it make you feel? Do you feel different when using each of your senses?

Lesson 5 Poems And Taffy

"Poems and Taffy"

One of my favorite thing to do in Creative Writing Class is to cover the entire table with assorted flavors of Salt Water Taffy.
Not only do we get to eat the taffy, we write a POEM all about Taffy!

The only rule in this Lesson, is to write any style of POEM about TAFFY. I suggest you go to the story and buy some to keep you motivated and happy with sugar!

If you wish to share, post in the comment box. Please remember it needs to "G or PG"

Lesson 4 Talking Tales

"Talking Tales"

When one of my kids was little, he used to say that his socks talked. When I was little I would imagine conversations with my stuffed animals and dolls. 
Have you ever wondered or imagined, if the things around us lived their own little lives? 
Introducing...

"Tales Of The Talking Toothbrush"

I want you to get your toothbrush, or go buy one at the store. Glue dot a pair of googly eyes on the back. Imagine the toothbrush has feelings, secret desires, wishes and problems. Choose from the following scenarios.

1. Help me "TOOTHBRUSH" write a one week diary of my life.

2. They've changed the flavor of my favorite toothpaste. Help Me "TOOTHBRUSH" write a letter of complaint to the manufacturer.

3. I am in love with the toothbrush next door. Help me "TOOTHBRUSH" write a love letter to him/her.

Pictures could be fun! If you wish to post your work, please put it in the comment box. Remember everything needs to be "PG"

The Aspiring Writer

Just a boy on the verge of authorship, hanging onto a dream! http://porterlunceford.blogspot.com/

I would like to feature  a new blogger, an up and coming Writer/Author. 

Porter Lunceford is a writing genius. He is in the submitting process of his "BOOK" which in fact, is in a publishers hands now. (Hoping for a good outcome.)

My name is Porter, I am 15 years old and hanging onto the dream of publishing my books. 

I was recently asked "What is something you like to write, besides your books"? 

I am a big fan of writing "Fan Fiction". I decided that my first blog post would be about fandom slang. 

Fandoms (Or Bandoms) are the network of fans that come after a movie, book, band, etc. is made and brought out to the world. As such members of Fandoms have slang and terms that pertain to them that many people won't understand. 

Visit my blog for the rundown on Fandom/Bandom slang. 

http://porterlunceford.blogspot.com/

Lesson 3 Randomly Random

"Randomly Random"

Sometimes our greatest ideas come from things unexpected or "random". Do you ever thrive on going with the flow, no planning, no map?

Okay. Let's do something "random"!

Grab your dictionary. Close your eyes, and put your finger down on the page. Copy down the word closest to your finger. 

Do this 15 times. 

Count paired words as a single entry.

(Ice Cream would be listed as a single entry word).

Now take your list and shape them into a poem, using 8-10 entries. You can add work it  how ever you want.

Have fun! Be Creative! 

Lesson 2 "The scavenger hunt"

The family and I were hanging out, buying sometime before our movie. We watched the the fountain dance to the music, shooting random  droplets of water through the air. I began watching the people around me. "Wouldn't it be kind of fun to pick out random people in public and create characters from them. It would be really cool,if we could actually get a picture with the character subject. 

My mind has been spinning at warp speed... 
I have an idea!

"THE SCAVENGER HUNT"

We may have to make this into two parts. 

Instead of collecting things physically on your list, write complete descriptions of the items as you find them. 

Optional:

In addition, you may take pictures.

Assignment Part One:

Pick out 1-2 "RANDOM" strangers. Write a descriptive character profile.

Write complete descriptions of the items you see on the list.

SCAVENGER HUNT LIST:

* An argument

* A lost object

* Something Beautiful

* Person helping someone

* A shiny object

* An animal

* Something gross

* Something out of the ordinary

* A smell

* Your choice

Assignment Part Two:

Write a short story incorporating your characters and at least half of the descriptions you found. 

*If you choose add your story to the comment box.

Descriptive Word Challenge

Descriptive Words

"Say what?"

Could you describe washing your hair without using the word "Hair" or "Wash"? 

"I am cleaning my short, shiny tresses!"

Choose a task and write a one-page description without using any of the words listed after the task. You may want to use a thesaurus for a bit of help.

1. "Watching television" 

Watch, television, T.V., look

2. "Eating chocolate cookies"

Chocolate, cookies, eat(ing)

3. "Roasting a hot dog"

roast(ing) hot dog, fire, stick

4. "Swimming"

water, blue, pool, Swim(ming)

Give as many descriptive words as you can about the noun.

Rabbit:

Tree:

Flower:

Winter:

Shoe:

Words

Words to use instead of "SAID"

Add More words that can be used instead of "said" in the comment box.

shouted, murmured, cried, whimpered, insisted, calmed, sobbed, marveled, insulted, mocked, directed, accused, trembled, triumphed, drawled, stammered, declared, shrieked, reminded, worried, chattered, bristled, decided, shuddered, tormented, challenged, persisted, dreamed, gloated, whined, admitted, began, whooped, screeched, grumbled, restated, commanded, apologized, encouraged, threatened, finished, resisted, ridiculed, wailed, recalled, roared, squeaked, laughed, spoke, stated, warned, hesitated, boasted, fumed, answered, flattered, exulted, protested, yelled, added, remarked, snapped, begged, screamed, complained, called, blazed, puzzled, continued, blamed, sorrowed, quipped, railed, despaired, doubted, moaned, explained, conceded, whispered, snorted, reasoned, teased, exploded, replied, scolded, grieved, raged, chided, reflected, tempted, breathed, proceeded, grunted.

"Sound" Words

Add more "sound" words in the comment box.

rhythmic, Subdued, soft, quiet, squally, shattering, bump, quack, splash, buzz, drumming, smothered, calm, musical, rowdy, sharp, crack, bang, whiz, sob, pulsating, mute, murmuring, low, ringing, penetrating, ticking, snap, scratch, shot, vibrating, mellow, whispered, noisy, throaty, humming, rumble, crash, yap, rhythmical, hushed, inaudible, melodious, vocal, screechy, hiss, zip, crackle, gasp, reverberating, sweet, soundless, tumultuous, squawk, resonant, clatter, chatter, coo, thud, wham.

"Taste, Smell and Feel" Words

Add more "taste, smell and feel" words in the comment box.

Pleasant, aromatic, dank, foul, delicious, smoky, rotten, musty, pungent, savory, bitter, sweet, stagnant.

flavorful, spicy, stale, mild, sugary, appetizing, sour, candied, savory, crunchy, flat, juicy, tart, sour, tangy, luscious, bland, watery, dry, insipid, honeyed, hot.


rough, hot, blazing cold, piercing, spongy, oozy smooth, wet, freezing,sunny, elastic, slushy,raw, frozen, soft,bitter, feverish,chilly, frosty,soggy, sloppy, oozy, bouncy, frigid, sultry, seething, slimy, brisk, biting,pitted, juicy, limber,ripply, feathery, chapped,toasty, downy, scorched, blistery, glowing, boiling, rubbery, downy, billowy, shivery, sweltering, gnarled, matted, pebbly, sharp, tough.

Lesson 1 "Jumble-Jivin'"

Lesson 1
"Jumble-Jivin'"

Choose four numbers (from 1-10)

Each number will correspond to an item on the next post. 

The first number is the "CHARACTER" to focus on. The second number is the "SETTING" and so forth.

Assignment: Write a short story with the character, setting, time period, and situation that you've chosen. The character should be the "MAIN" character in the story, but isn't necessarily the "ONLY" character in the story. Likewise, most of the story will take place in the setting, time and situation/challenge. You can combine these elements anyway that you desire, so long as all four are included in your story. 

*** If you choose to submit your story, please Remember that all stories need to be "PG"

***Assignments can be submitted through the comment section.

Jumble Jivin'

CHARACTER:

1. A pop star

2. An alien from outer space

3. An obsessed/cray fan

4. A race car driver

5. A Princess

6. Taco-stand owner

7. FBI agent

8. An evil villain 

9. Homeless person

10. A protester 

SETTING:

1. The beach

2. Amusement park 

3. Top of a mountain

4. Wedding reception

5. Air Force base

6. Egyptian pyramid

7. Grocery Store

8. In a book

9. Horse Ranch

10. Prison

TIME:

1. During a tornado

2. At Christmas time

3. After Lunch

4. Before a concert

5. During a bank robbery

6. After a fight

7. At Sunset

8. Late Summer

9. During a forest fire

10. At firework show

SITUATION/CHALLENGE:

1. Someone is choking

2. A secret needs to be confessed

3. Forced to make a life or death choice

4. Something embarrassing had happened

5. You are stranded and  have no money

6. You are being followed by a shady person

7. A death has occurred

8. You are lost 

9. You are in love with two different people

10. An important goal needs to be reached

READY, SET, GO!