there’s a sad boy in an Agatha Christie novel who tells his crush, “I didn’t want to fall in love with you. I wanted to sit quietly and write my book. Such a nice book, all about how miserable the world is,” and if that’s not the biggest mood.
horse girls get a lot of attention but what about Nancy Drew girls who wore vintage skirts and explored abandoned houses and never drank the tea at a friend’s house for fear it might be poisoned
In a 2017 study, students silenced their cell phones, stashed them away, and tried to ignore them outright. Silently, the phones fought back. A recent piece I did for @Edutopia.
1. Write. Then rewrite. Then rewrite some more. Repeat.
2. Read lots of books, especially books outside of your comfort zone. You'll learn techniques to use (& what to avoid).
3. Try free-writing/journaling as your characters. Talk to them. Listen & they'll tell who they are.
Warriors - What do you want Glenpool HS to LOOK like, FEEL like, SOUND like? Come to the Sports Arena on Wednesday, June 12th at 8 am for a school culture summit. Be the leadership that creates the student life you want at GHS. All HS students are invited. #cob
Current students, past students, and parents- I am trying to win some big money for our school to purchase books. If my class has impacted your reading habits in a positive way, let me know. I need some letters of rec from you and your personal impact stories ASAP. Thnx!