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Shakespeare’s Insults

William Shakespeare’s language has remained rich, witty, modern and refreshing, even after 400 years. Watch this video for a closer look at Shakespeare’s language and to learn a few new insults. [Continue...]

Hyperbole

Here are some examples of hyperbole:

  • My potatoes are swimming in gravy!
  • It’s so cold that the polar bears are wearing jackets.
  • I’ll be ready in a second.
  • He is as old as the hills.
  • He has a ton of money.

Hyperbole, pronounced hy-PUR-bow-lee, is a Greek word meaning “exaggeration or overshot”. It may be used to evoke strong feelings or to create a strong impression, but is not meant to be taken literally. Hyperboles are exaggerations to create emphasis or effect. As a literary device, hyperbole is often used in poetry, and is frequently encountered in casual speech. [Continue...]

Writing Concisely

Concise writing involves focusing on one idea at a time and eliminating unnecessary words. Sometimes writing less is more. [...Continue]

Short Story Overview

Plan a short story with the setting details, point of view, characterization, genre, and a graph of the plot.
Short Story Overview

Thanksgiving Writing Prompts

What is happening in this picture? Use your imagination to tell a story about this turkey chasing the boy.
Thanksgiving Writing Prompts
What would you say if you were asked to pray at Thanksgiving dinner?
Thanksgiving Prayer Writing Prompt
Imagine you are a turkey. What would you say to keep from being cooked on Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving Turkey Plea Writing Prompt
How do you celebrate Thanksgiving? What traditions do you observe?
Thanksgiving Traditions Writing Prompt

22 Higher Order Thinking Questions

  1. “Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” Do you agree or disagree with this quote? Explain.
  2. Do you believe in fate? Explain.
  3. Explain step-by-step how to tie your shoe. You may draw pictures.
  4. If you could have dinner with one historical figure, who would it be and why?
  5. Use the following words in a story of 200 words: paper, fire, wind, rain, hysterical, cotton, snowflake, soup, bubble, silently.
  6. In your opinion, what has been the most important moment in the 21st century? Explain.

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