Archive for the ‘Poetry Prompts’ Category

“Turning Point Poems” Prompt

Friday, July 3rd, 2009

WritingFix has a poetry lesson–called ”Turning Point Poems“ –that was inspired by the chapter book Crank by Ellen Hopkins. 

Several student writers have written and published their work for this prompt, and you can read their finished writing by clicking here

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“Things I Love” Poetry Prompt

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009

WritingFix has a lesson–called “Things I Love Poetry” –that was inspired by the song I Love, which is sung by Tom T. Hall. 

Several student writers have written and published their work for this prompt, and you can read their finished writing by clicking here

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“What’s Your Beautiful Noise?” Prompt

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

WritingFix has a lesson–called  “What’s Your Beautiful Noise?–that was inspired by the song Beautiful Noise, which is sung by Neil Diamond. 

Several student writers have written and published their work for this prompt, and you can read their finished writing by clicking here

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“My Favorite Things” Poetry Prompt

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

WritingFix has a lesson–called “My Favorite Things“–that was inspired by the song My Favorite Things, which is from The Sound of Music

Several student writers have written and published their work for this prompt, and you can read their finished writing by clicking here

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“You Can’t Ask for that Poetry” Prompt

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

WritingFix has a lesson–called “You Can’t Ask for that Poetry” that was inspired by the song Love Song, which is sung by Sarah Bareilles. 

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“Tribute to An Artist” Prompt

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

WritingFix has a lesson–called “Tribute to an Artist and Painting” that was inspired by the song Vincent, which is sung by Don McLean. 

Several student writers have written and published their work for this prompt, and you can read their finished writing by clicking here

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“Hoots and Howls” Prompt

Friday, December 12th, 2008

WritingFix has a poetry lesson– called ”Hoot and Howl“–that was inspired by the picture book Halloween Hoots and Howls by Joan Horton. 

Several student writers have written and published their work for this prompt, and you can read their finished writing by clicking here

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“Listen to the Word Choice of Authors” Prompt

Monday, May 12th, 2008

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WritingFix has a fun lesson– called  ”Listen to the Word Choice of Authors“ –that was inspired by the picture book Listen to the Rain by Bill Martin Jr.. 

Several student writers have written and published their work for this prompt, and you can read their finished writing by clicking here

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“Singing the Blues” Prompt

Thursday, May 8th, 2008

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WritingFix has a fun lesson–called ”Singing the Blues“ –that was inspired by classic blues songs. 

Several student writers have written and published their work for this prompt, and you can read their finished writing by clicking here

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“Poems to Bug Your Reader” Prompt

Thursday, May 1st, 2008

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WritingFix has a fun lesson– called  ”Poems to Bug Your Reader“ –that was inspired by the picture book Insectlopedia by Douglas Florian. 

Several student writers have written and published their work for this prompt, and you can read their finished writing by clicking here

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