When it’s all said and done, this is the time of year to finish off, wrap up and enjoy. Students who have been introduced to the Seven Steps across the year may be wanting to practise all their skills. Time to put it all together! These four simple writing prompts ask students to draft short…
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Making Magic with Words
Wearing all black today? Hair looking a bit odd, or is that a funny hat? No, you’re not in Melbourne for Fashion Week – it’s Hallowe’en and the costumes are out again! Before you groan – some of us do love the dress-ups and spooky stories – we just wanted to share some of our…
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That Sinking Feeling
Sometimes a story can express so much about how we feel. Look at the first of the four picture writing prompts below. Is the hand sinking into the puddle – or rising out of it? That depends on your point of view. Maybe the puddle is an illusion – or perhaps the hand is an…
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Picture Your Story
We all do it: when asked to think of a story, ummm, err…. the mind goes blank. Especially if we feel under pressure. Our series of picture writing prompts helps students leap over that little hurdle and start writing. Ask them to describe it. Ask for details about the main person or people. What are…
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