Grammar Punk Blog

The teaching of Creative Writing has gotten a bad rap over the last several years. Or at least an overly complicated one. All writing, no matter its purpose or end result, should contain at least aspects of creativity. Otherwise, what would be the point?

The question then is: when should creative writing be introduced into the student experience?

Teachers say:

•       I’m just trying to get my students to write simple sentences, they’re not ready for creative writing.

Grammar Punk™ says:

•       They’re already writing creatively, now you just need to focus the skills they’re already exhibiting.

We also say: What creative writing isn’t…

•       Out of your student’s league

•       Too much to expect from middle school or even elementary students

•       Difficult to teach

•       Not necessary for struggling or reluctant students

•       Not fun to teach or learn

Grammar Punk™ says:

•       All writing begins with words

•       The Grammar Punk™ Dice make students more aware of the words they create

•       Using specific words (of their own creation) in sentences makes students use their imaginations to make the word fit

•       Creating an imaginative sentence makes students want to ask… What happens next?

Encourage your students to play with words.

•       Words about the 5 senses (sight, smell, taste, touch, sound)

•       Words that paint pictures

•       Words that set mood or convey emotion

•       Words that describe a location or setting

•       Words that fit a specific genre or theme

We’ll go into more detail about this subject. As you’ve probably noticed, we’re crazy about writing in all its wild and wacky formats.