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Exploring Creativity: Days, Anagrams, and Synonyms in Writing

This lesson delves into creative writing using Billy Collins' poem "Days" as a springboard. Students are encouraged to write about a significant day in their lives - be it the best, worst, or most ordinary. We also explore the art of anagrams, with fun examples connecting words to students' names. Finally, we brainstorm synonyms for "move," prompting students to expand their vocabulary and writing skills. This engaging exercise fosters creativity and demonstrates the power of words.

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Exploring Creativity: Days, Anagrams, and Synonyms in Writing

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  1. English 10 April 17th, 2013

  2. Silent Writing First, let’s look at the poem “Days” by Billy Collins.

  3. Silent Writing Write a poem about a day in your life. It could be the best day of your life, the worst, or simply a typical day.

  4. Anagrams An anagram is a word, or phrase, that when rearranged creates another word. Ex. Harm Very = Mr. Harvey Today, each anagram corresponds to a student in the class.

  5. Practice Round Enraged Go Toy George Dayton

  6. Round 1 Mango Salad Logan Adams

  7. Round 2 Hi Cows Salivas Olivia Schwass

  8. Round 3 Senile Smoky Kelsey Simon

  9. Round 4 Pro Leaches Cole Sharpe

  10. Round 5 Sly Draft Factors Crystal Stafford

  11. Round 6 Yew A Bad Minivan DevyaniAmbwani

  12. Round 7 A Sash Aroma Sahara Amos

  13. Round 8 Bawdy Nerd Do Brady Dowden

  14. Round 9 Try Bitten Brat Brett Brittany

  15. Round 10 Alpacas Sites Issac Staples

  16. How many synonyms of “move” can you think of?

  17. How many synonyms of “move” can you think of? bound jump propel circulate flutter dart festinate float scoot percolate hasten trot pussyfoot rocket gallivant meander barrel slither sinuate whiz journey proceed slide traipse undulate remove whirl stray trek flounder lurch promenade writhe oscillate circumvolve weave stagger bolt scamper rocket ambulate sashay race

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