Dear fellow writers and teachers,
Happy spring and welcome to our Unit 7: Inventive Writing e-newsletter! In this unit, students take notes from their brain, allowing them to write creatively but still with structure. As you will see with some of the selections included, this unit is the perfect place to practice the process of writing an essay, to enjoy a puppy’s letter to his people, or to read a heartfelt personal memoir.
During this unique time we are living in, this unit is also ideal for creating a journal while providing structure. Like all of the other models we teach, this unit reminds students of the rule: One paragraph equals one topic. Having a specific topic to journal about each day will help them record the memories of being “stuck at home.” One of my students is journaling each day during the “stay at home, stay safe” order in Michigan. She chooses to focus on something she has made, something she has learned or done for school, or something she has done with her family, whether it is walking a trail or watching an episode of her favorite baking championship show.
We hope this e-newsletter brings joy as you stay safe and spend time with your family. And remember, all of our previous newsletters are saved on our website if you or your students need some inspiration for writing!
Danielle Olander
Editor, Magnum Opus Magazine
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