Writing Lesson Plans and Video: Some Choose a PenAn introduction to writing is the featured lesson plan for this performing arts video. We chose a quote from a painter, Jackson Pollock, as our inspiration for the episode on writing. "It's all a big game of construction - some with a brush - some with a shovel - some choose a pen." Synopsis of the TV programProfessional: Eileen Moushey is a playwright and TV scriptwriter. As a matter of fact she wrote, and received a regional Emmy, for this series, Shortcuts to Happiness. You can tell her background is the theatre since her interview is lively and animated. School activity: We talk to students preparing for a writing competition. Follow-up Activities:The teachers guide has lesson plans for taking your students from putting comic strip panels in order (also called storyboarding) to writing multiple endings for the same story. It's a very imaginative way to get students thinking about multiple approaches to writing. What Does It Really Take?Venn Diagram: Skills Assessment - What Talents Will You Need to "Make It?" Students explore what talents they already possess and what additional skills they need to make it in their chosen profession. Video Clips
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