1. With Technology Presented by: Laura (Schultz) Krzyzaniak
Writing Gets Creative
With Technology
Presented by: Laura (Schultz) Krzyzaniak

2. Two Fears

3. ZZZzzzz…

5. So …

6. I got creative!

7. Creative Writing Checklist
Call non-profits in your area
Contact local restaurants
Brainstorm with other teachers
Contact your city government for
upcoming events

8. When projects are for REAL students care about what they produce!

9. Forgive me for not having examples for each of these projects
Forgive me for not having examples for each of these projects. I failed to remember that student files are wiped clean every summer.

10. Fall Festival Posters Project #1 1. Student familiarity
2. Student anticipation
3. Immediate use

11. Redskin Name Art Project #2 1. Sparks creativity
2. Challenges students who draw
3. Makes a great hallway display

13. Clinton Door Hang Tag Project #3 1. Promotes school spirit
2. Could be sold for a fundraiser
3. Prepares them for a future project

16. Multi-genre Animal Project
1. Study animal of their choice
2. Covers multiple styles of writing
3. Great review for some genres

19. Tri-fold for CMS 6th, 7th, 8th Grades
Project # 5
Tri-fold for CMS 6th, 7th, 8th Grades
1. Brainstorm positives for the school
2. Great tool for CMS Open House night
3. Builds student pride

26. H.O.P.E. Center Flyers 1. Students learn about challenged adults
Project #6
H.O.P.E. Center Flyers
1. Students learn about challenged adults
2. Opportunity to discuss how to help
3. Students get recognition in county

29. H.O.P.E. Center Logos 1. Students compete with many others
Project #7
H.O.P.E. Center Logos
1. Students compete with many others
2. Explore numerous product logos
3. Students get recognition in county

35. Santa Letters 1. Review/practice letter writing skills
Project #8
Santa Letters
1. Review/practice letter writing skills
2. Interact with Kindergartners
3. Opportunity for understanding greed

38. Story of a Christmas Past
Project #9
Story of a Christmas Past
1. Chance for students to work in pairs
2. Encourages creativity

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40. Going Green Posters 1. Study global issues
Project #10
Going Green Posters
1. Study global issues
2. Discussion of changes needed
3. Prioritize changes needed

41. Fun Web Sites 1. Requires research 2. Opportunity for creativity
Project # 11
Fun Web Sites
1. Requires research
2. Opportunity for creativity
3. Students visit each other’s sites

42. We used Weebly.com and it was very successful.
We used Weebly.com and it was very successful.
Students loved visiting each other’s sites to see what was new and to make comments.

43. Choral Story Write 1. Students form partnerships
Project # 12
Choral Story Write
1. Students form partnerships
2. Must stay true to characters chosen
3. Fun share-out

45. Create a Business Students must: 1. Create a business logo and name
Project # 13
Create a Business
Students must:
1. Create a business logo and name
2. Create a business card
3. Create a hang tag
4. Create letterhead

50. Children’s Book 1. Brainstorm childhood issues
Project # 14
Children’s Book
1. Brainstorm childhood issues
2. Discussion of how to solve them
3. Create pictures, scan, and insert

52. Flyers for School Activities
Project #15
Flyers for School Activities
1. Gets students involved
2. Helps promote worthy activities
3. Builds awareness of what goes into
planning an event