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Words from Our Young Authors at Commodore Sloat Elementary

Posted on May 24, 2013 by admin

This session at Sloat we are exploring the elements of a good mystery. The kids have been crafting mystery stories and learning all about creative writing techniques, from character and plot development to using concrete details and the five senses … Continue reading →

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Why Not Write Wednesdays? Creative Writing Prompts for Kids!

Posted on May 22, 2013 by admin

Every Wednesday our creative writing prompt challenges you to pick up your pen and indulge your author self! Today’s prompt challenges you to get creative visually! Make art out of your favorite writing! Here artist Ros Rixon prints his favorite … Continue reading →

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Words from Our Young Authors at Thornhill Elementary, Grades 2-3

Posted on May 17, 2013 by admin

This winter we utilized our taste buds and sank our teeth into the food curriculum where we wrote poems and stories about our favorite cuisines. Check out some of our favorite excerpts from the session below! From an exercise about writing odes … Continue reading →

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Writing blogs and websites we love

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Sondra Hall

At “Take My Word For It!” our goal is to introduce kids to writing as an adventure, a chance to try on different personas, and as an outlet for their feelings, thoughts and ideas (even those they don’t want to … Continue reading →

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Why Not Write Wednesdays? Creative Writing Prompts for Kids!

Posted on May 15, 2013 by admin

Every Wednesday our creative writing prompt challenges you to pick up your pen and indulge your author self! Today is a complete free write! The world needs a few more words to make it go round, so open up your … Continue reading →

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Words from Our Young Authors at West Portal

Posted on May 10, 2013 by admin

This Winter at West Portal Elementary, we’ve been exploring the theme of “secrets” using a variety of writing exercises such as secret recipes, secret identities, and secret codes. Take a look!   From an exercise where each student acted as … Continue reading →

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Why Not Write Wednesdays? Creative Writing Prompts for Kids!

Posted on May 8, 2013 by admin

Every Wednesday our creative writing prompt challenges you to pick up your pen and indulge your author self! What kinds of patterns do you see around you everyday? Take a journal and write down the designs on your street, at … Continue reading →

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Words from Our Young Authors at Thornhill Elementary, Grades 4-5

Posted on May 2, 2013 by admin

This session at Thornhill we’re exploring the elements of a good mystery. The kids have been crafting mystery stories and learning all about creative writing techniques, from character and plot development to using concrete details and the five senses to … Continue reading →

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Why Not Write Wednesdays? Creative Writing Prompts for Kids!

Posted on May 1, 2013 by admin

Every Wednesday our creative writing prompt challenges you to pick up your pen and indulge your author self! Ever had your fortune told? Take a look at your hand and give a go at reading your own palm! Write about … Continue reading →

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April’s Teacher Spotlight

Posted on April 29, 2013 by admin

Want to get to know some of the creative writing masters behind “Take My Word For It!”? Meet this month’s teacher spotlight, Apollo Papafrangou! Name: Apollo Papafrangou Currently working at: Thornhill Elementary Hometown: Oakland, CA What’s your favorite bookstore? Diesel … Continue reading →

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