Creative Writing Models
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The creative writing that appears in the pages of Stone Soup is the cream of the crop. From the hundreds of submissions we receive every month, only a handful are selected for publication. Family history, the loss of a beloved pet, starting over in a new school—these are just a few of the themes found in Stone Soup. Many teachers tell us they build their creative writing lessons around Stone Soup stories, focusing on such elements as plot, character development, dialogue, sense of place. A story in Stone Soup might remind a student of a similar experience in his or her own life that can form the basis of a story. Poems in Stone Soup are keenly observed, lyrical depictions of nature, the seasons, a special time of day, a life-changing moment. Are the trees bursting with color on a crisp fall day? With a Stone Soup poem as the starting point, take your students outside with pen and paper. Have them sit quietly for a while and write about what they see and feel. Back in the classroom, discuss what makes a good poem. How do your students’ poems compare with the poems in Stone Soup? How can they be better?
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