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A Secret Door to Writing Ideas

Page history last edited by Doug Peterson 9 years, 9 months ago

How many times have your students written a blog post about their dog or their cat?  Looking for something new and completely different? 

Then, you need to check out “The Secret Door“.

 

 

Open the door (by pushing it with your mouse) and you’re immediately transported somewhere interesting in the world, viewing your location with Google’s Streetview.

 

If you’re not interested in where you land, as the Secret Door to take you somewhere else.

 

And, like Rod Stewart says, “Every picture tells a story”…what a great inspiration for writing. 

Have your students put themselves into the picture, or make themselves a fly on the wall watching what’s happening, or what happened just before (or after) the picture was taken?  Depending upon the picture, some research about the area may be necessary.  But, in the language or second language classroom, this just inspires.  Displayed on a data projector, it could be the start of great conversations and inquiry.  The potential is limitless!

 

The use in blogging is so apparent.  Capture the image to the post and then write about it!

 

After all, think of the stories that would be inspired by this image!

 

 

What a wonderful rabbit hole for your students to fall into for writing inspiration!

 

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