My 8th grade students and I start off the week by musing on and writing about what inspires us to breathe, act, and create...

Monday, September 9, 2013

Introduction to Monday Muses

Welcome to your first day of 8th grade English! We are going to begin by reflecting on what inspires you. Here are some ways I inspired:


  • Reading - some of my favorite authors are Toni Morrison, Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, and Sherman Alexie.
  • Art and photography - I love going to the many museums and galleries in New York.
  • Travel
  • Nature 
  • Music
  • Film
  • Current and world events

Think about what inspires you and write in any way you want to. You can focus on one or more topics. Here are some ideas:

  • Poem
  • Essay
  • Story
  • Free write 
  • Web or chart
  • List
  • Comic
  • Drawings

Every weekend, find some time to think about what excites you and ignites your imagination. Bring in an artifact or idea to explore in writing on Monday.

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