by Jenn | Apr 29, 2021 | Figurative Language
It was “Writer’s Prism” week in my Adventures in Creative Writing Club, a virtual club where young writers gather to create and share. I got the idea for this lesson by watching David Baldacci’s Masterclass. He talks about the writer’s way of...
by Jenn | Jul 17, 2019 | Figurative Language
Can you smell the crayons? That waxy, unique smell carries a whiff of excitement combined with nervous energy. For kindergarteners, it isn’t “back to school,” it’s “to school.” Everything is new. Kindergarten marks the first step on the road to formalized...
by Jenn | Aug 15, 2018 | Descriptive Writing, School, Uncategorized
I usually stay in my lane and focus on writing, but as we get head back to school, I’m going to swerve a little bit. The transition from summer vacation to school is tricky, but if you keep it simple and focus on the things you can control, it gets easier. Here...
by Jenn | Jul 17, 2018 | Summer
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by Jenn | Mar 12, 2018 | Descriptive Writing
It’s pretty hard to write a decent description without using your senses. Sometimes the right smell will jolt you back in time. The other day, I was walking along the coast in La Jolla, CA (I know, rough life!) when I was hit with a scent that rocketed me right...
