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Samson and Second Chances

Posted by on Dec 31, 2015 in Middle School Prompts, Sharon's Blog, Writing Prompts | Comments Off on Samson and Second Chances

Samson and Second Chances

MIDDLE SCHOOL PROMPTS

When I think of a new year and new beginnings, I think of Samson, the Bible’s strongman.

You know, Samson with the long hair. Samson who wanted to marry a woman from an enemy country, a woman his parents did not approve of. Samson who tore a lion apart with his bare hands and then pestered people about it. Samson who killed thirty men at his wedding. Samson who hung around with Delilah.

That Samson.

From Miracle to Self-centered

Samson’s life was miraculous from the beginning. His mother could not have children, but an angel of the Lord announced to her that she would have a child and that he would help free the Israelites from the iron fist of the Philistines.

For most of his life, however, he pretty much did whatever he wanted to do.

But here’s the amazing part, the part about new beginnings: (more…)

Poignant Christmas Memories

Posted by on Dec 20, 2015 in High School Prompts, Middle School Prompts, Sharon's Blog, Writing Prompts | Comments Off on Poignant Christmas Memories

Poignant Christmas Memories

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Do you have Christmas season memories you hold dear? Here are a few of mine:

The year my mother saved her hard-earned cake-decorating money to buy a sewing machine for me when I was a college freshman. Little did I know that I would use that machine to sew little outfits for my firstborn son and to teach my daughter how to sew on it. In fact, she has it now, and she is teaching her daughters how to sew.

The year we skipped Christmas. (more…)

There’s a Song for That!

Posted by on Dec 6, 2015 in Middle School Prompts, Writing Prompts | Comments Off on There’s a Song for That!

There’s a Song for That!

MIDDLE SCHOOL PROMPTS

Think back to that first Christmas. Sometime after Mary was visited by an angel, she traveled to her cousin Elizabeth’s house. Elizabeth, an old woman, was finally expecting her first child, and when she heard Mary’s greeting, she reported that her unborn baby “leaped in her womb” (Luke 21: 41 NIV).

Elizabeth called out, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear!”

At this, Mary broke out into song! Her song is recorded in Luke 1: 46-55 and is sometimes called the Magnificat, which means “my soul magnifies.” (more…)

The Journal Entry of a Historical Figure

Posted by on Nov 22, 2015 in Middle School Prompts | Comments Off on The Journal Entry of a Historical Figure

The Journal Entry of a Historical Figure

MIDDLE SCHOOL PROMPTS

Have you read any historical books by Jean Fritz? Here are just a few:

The Cabin Faced West (about George Washington)
And Then What Happened, Paul Revere?
Can’t You Make Them Behave, King George?
Shh! We’re Writing the Constitution
Traitor: The Case of Benedict Arnold
Where Do You Think You’re Going, Christopher Columbus?
You Want Women to Vote, Lizzie Stanton?

Jean Fritz loves to (more…)

Benefits of Trees: Brainstorm and Organize

Posted by on Nov 15, 2015 in Middle School Prompts, Middle School Tutorial, Sharon's Blog, teaching aids, tutorial, Writing Prompts | Comments Off on Benefits of Trees: Brainstorm and Organize

Benefits of Trees: Brainstorm and Organize

MIDDLE SCHOOL PROMPTS

Are you not sure what to do when your teacher gives you a writing assignment?

Check out this prompt. Let’s make your first steps in the writing process easier with these worksheets on brainstorming and organizing.

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Veterans Day Acrostic Poem

Posted by on Nov 8, 2015 in Middle School Prompts, Sharon's Blog, Writing Prompts | Comments Off on Veterans Day Acrostic Poem

Veterans Day Acrostic Poem

MIDDLE SCHOOL PROMPTS

Veterans Day is a special day in the United States when we honor all the men and women who have served in the Armed Forces.

Do you know someone who has served in the military? I know quite a few men and women who have, and I think you may as well.

Let’s show our appreciation of veterans this year by writing an acrostic poem. An acrostic poem is one in which the first letter of each line spells a word. In today’s prompt, you’ll be (more…)

What Happens When You Meet Your Doppelgänger?

Posted by on Nov 3, 2015 in Middle School Prompts, Sharon's Blog, Writing Prompts | Comments Off on What Happens When You Meet Your Doppelgänger?

What Happens When You Meet Your Doppelgänger?

MIDDLE SCHOOL PROMPTS

True story: A few years ago when I was eating lunch at a rest area, I saw a man who looked just like my dad. It was freaky. They could have been twins.

Since I happened to be close to where my dad was originally from, I thought about talking to this man to see if he was related to my dad. Then I remembered that I was traveling alone, far from home. The idea of talking to a strange man didn’t seem so appealing anymore. But I always wish I had.

The Germans have a word for someone who looks just like another person. It’s called a doppelgänger. These look-alikes are fun to see and a little strange (more…)