Which prompts this Teaching Author to invite writers of all ages to celebrate, too – by contributing an original piece of writing to NCTE’s digitally archived National Gallery of Writing.
You could try writing something easy, like, say, a Thank You note.
The writer of a Thank You note knows his audience; he knows the purpose of his words; writing in first person allows his voice to ring true.
Also noteworthy: according to a recent study at Kent State University, people who composed short letters of gratitude reported a significant increase in their overall happiness.
Or, you could try writing something short, like, say, a haiku.
The three-line poetic form is so very doable. The first line has 5 syllables, the second 7, the third 5. Together the three lines paint a picture often associated with nature, but not always
Bob Raczka wrote Guykus.
Andrew Clements wrote Dogkus.
Last April, the American Library Association created Twaikus, or twittered haikus.
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My teacher’s heart kvells*
like any Jewish Mother’s.
Such storied treasures!
*rejoices
Why not try your hand at writing this original poetic form, then post your three appreciative lines at NCTE’s Gallery of Writing.
Happy National Day on Writing!
Esther Hershenhorn
6 comments:
What fun, Esther! I love the Thanku! I can't wait to try one of my own!
I love trying out new forms of poetry thank you. ;) I was able to teach a wonderful 4th grade class poetry last school year in April national poetry month.
Thanks for being willing to try out this orignal form!
I think it's ripe for 4th graders.
Happy National Day of Writing!
Thank you Esther H.
for sharing yourself with us.
You've touched countless lives!!
I know I speak for a zillion SCBWIers :-)
What a terrific, THANKU, Lori. And I heartily agree!
Thank you for the THANKU idea. Here's a link to my blog: Adventures in Writing & Publishing, and my THANKU to my grandmother...
http://www.dreamseekeradventures.com/blog
Lisa Ard
Author of Fright Flight: Dream Seekers Book One
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