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Word Mandalas & Pizza Memories

I've found that creating word mandalas as both a class project and an individual effort not only help build word choice, but also provide a non-linear way to brainstorm writing ideas.  One of my favorites was produced by an exceptional (and quirky) 8th grader who brought in a pizza box.  Open the box and you saw a fine watercolor of an especially aromatic pizza sprinkled with showing words that helped everyone imagine and savor every teen's favorite food.  I use that pizza box for years as a prop when teaching with the traits!

Word Mandalas | Graphic Design New York | Clare Ultimo Inc.

"Mandalas are forms of sacred geometry; ancient, and cross-cultural visual tools for initiation, spiritual development and enlightenment. While the word "mandala" originates from the Sanskrit and while we have come to associate this kind of form with India and the Buddhist tradition, every culture around the globe creates what they consider spiritually-informed symbols that could be seen as mandalas."

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Teaching and Assessing Writing with the 6-Traits (Online Graduate Class)

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Barry Lane's YouTube Channel!

Barry Lane!

YouTube - Explode a Moment with Barry Lane

This is a terrific mini lesson from Barry Lane. He shows (not tells) how to explode a moment into a full page of rich writing. The visuals in this video will catch any student's attention. I've called this technique the Magnified Moment. It's also tied to the idea of using imaginary binoculars to really see the details of an event. Fun to watch, this video is part of "Barry in a Box", a book and dvd Barry is selling on his website: www.discoverwriting.com

YouTube - Finding Your Passion

A Horn for Louis, how Louis Armstrong found his passion. Great anecdotes about Armstrong, Marc Chagall, and Harry Houdini that lead to Kimmel's books. Children's author Eric Kimmel describes how to find your passion. More information about Eric's work at www.erickimmel.com.

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