Irving Maltzman Thinking Outside the Box…
We are all ORIGINAL thinkers, but we must discover our original thoughts.
Three Steps to Increase Our Originality: 1. Present an uncommon stimulus situation 2. Evoke different responses to same the situation 3. Evoke uncommon responses as textual responses
Word Associations can create originality School: –Teachers –Class –Homework –Stress Weekend: –Relax –Friends –Fun –Sleep
According to Maltzman, “ Originality can be increased through instructions or practice to produce uncommon responses.”
Our Lesson in Originality: 1. Warm up the creative brain 2. View pictures which evoke a creative response 3. Seek and express an original thought
The Ocean
Sailing
The Task at Hand Look at the Picture Write down the first idea that pops into your head Now CREATIVELY expand the thought Write a poem or a few sentences capturing the essence of the picture with your own originality Be prepared to share
ONE more picture warm up before you creative geniuses start…
My Example A restless spirit, desperately seeking a purpose Lost, full of sadness waiting to see the light Afraid, and alone; Yet a glimmering hint of hope shines within Revealing a sense of peace.
Your turn to be ORIGINAL
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