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Free Writing in the classroom
page created by Sue B


 * //Free Writing//** in the classroom is an activity where the students are given a prompt and approximately 3-7 minutes to write down their immediate thoughts. The students should write complete sentences, but not be concerned with spelling or grammar, and they should write continuously even if they repeatedly write "I don't know what to write". The basic idea is to focus the students attention on a given topic or concept.


 * //Rules://**
 * write any and all thoughts that pop in your head
 * write continuously for the entire time
 * do not cross out or change what you write
 * do not judge your thoughts- just write them
 * it is ok to have randome disconnected ideas written down
 * remember these are your thoughts, you can't be wrong

//**Free Writing with a Computer:**// The same method is used as above but instead of using pen and paper use a computer.
 * turn off your monitor and follow the procedure outlined above. Type for 3-7 minutes.
 * turn on the monitor to see what you've written and take out the most relevant/interesting/useful point(s).
 * As above you should repeat this in three stages for each main point. (Dave Telgheder)


 * //Why Free Write?//**


 * Free Writing:**
 * strengthens your ability to turn your thoughts into words
 * develops more confident writers
 * helps to relieve tension and anxiety
 * promotes focus and attention on a given topic or concept

[|Sue Tomlinson's Website] [|Writer's Digest] [|Gene Doty's Page]//**
 * //Resources:
 * //[|Writing Turbocharger]//**

//**You try it:**//



Spend the next 5 minutes free writing about


 * //Addition and Subtraction

What would you add to or subtract from your life to make it better than it already is?//**

I would add to my life more travel. I want to see wildlife all over the world. I would add excercise to help me become and stay healthy and in shape. I would add a better attitude. Think happy thoughts all the time. Add positive reinforcement to yoursefl and others (this helps the happiness). I want to add more ski trips to my life and become a certified scuba diver to get to know the aquatice world.

I need to subtract unhealthy habits. I need to subtract food shopping on the weekends (during the week is less crowded). I need to subtract negative thoughts and turn them into positive. I need to subtract mythoughts of the future and focus on the present. "The past is history, the future is a mystery and today is a gift, that's why they call it the present." (Stephanie)

I would definitely add more travel. I feel that I have traveled more than most at my age, but I am always yearning to go somewhere else and experience something new. I would add at least one more tattoo ... not sure what yet though. Something on my foot probably..... so should wait till summer. I would add happiness to others in any way that I could. I would maybe subtract some debt..... mostly from traveling...... so that I would have more money to spend traveling. I would maybe subtract some distance between the east and west coast if I could, so that I could visit my family back home in California more often......(going over spring break actually - can't wait!). I have no regrets of things I've done in my life, so I really have nothing else to subtract. I believe every experience, good or bad, makes you the person you are. The only experiences I can regret are the things I didn't do or try for one reason or another.... so I can only work on adding those at some point..... (Heather G)

I would add more time with my family. I would also try to add more money to my salary or a winning lottery ticket in my purse. I would add that my grandmother lives for more years. I would also add more vacation days to school year. I would add more clothes and shoes to my closet. I will add extra rooms to my apartment.

The first thing i would subtract is my daugthers illness.Things that I would subtract from my life are toxic relationships. Also anything that gives me a lot of stress. I would also subtract my bills and debt. Oh and let me not forget my student loans. Lastlly i have a big pain due to a wisdom tooth that i would love to subtract without any extra pain. (aimee peguero)

I would add more money to my salary and subtract money that I owe. I would add more days to the weekend and subtract days from the work week. I would subtract all the issues that my family members have and add more quality time with them. This was fun! (Patti McGibney)

Remember to use complete sentences and write down your immediate thoughts. Do not be concerned with spelling or grammar. Have Fun!!!

Adding to bring two things together. To get to a sum,. Subtration is when I have to borrow. Subtraction is when something is missing. What would I add to my life? Nothing. It is (will be) so complete when my next son is born. I have all that I need and all that I truely wanted which sounds soooo cliche. I always thought life would be complete if I traveled, had a big house and lots of money. Now however, things are in perspective and I realize that none of that is needed for a complete life. What would I subtract, my addict sister-in-law. Who brings too much stress to my life and that of my husband's family. I would subtract the drugs and stealing from her life. I would add happiness and fullfillment so she would not feel the need for these items. I would subtract that fact that my brother, sister-in-law and niece live in Chicago and move them closer so we could see them more oftern. I guess you could say that would be an add too. Renee
 * WHAT A GREAT QUESTION!!!!!**

I like your wiki page. It is very organized and easy to read. Brett
 * Add more hours in a day
 * Subtract the number of students in my class
 * Add to the number of times I tell my family I love them
 * Subtract all the bad thoughts from my head after a day at school
 * Add to the number of moments focused in the present
 * Subtract moments of time spent thinking about the past