This week the Island Bay Brain Bunny class were learning about poetry – in particular list poems, metaphors and similes. They worked in two groups, and were asked to choose a topic and each write one metaphor or simile on that subject. Then we put the lines together to create two collaborative poems. The groups chose “Cats” and “Orange Soda” as their subjects, and here are their poems. Continue reading
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July Holiday Writing Ideas
Happy school holidays everyone! If you want to do some writing over the school holidays, but you’re stuck for ideas, you’ve come to the right place! Try writing a story or poem that includes one or more of the following things:
- A teapot with something hidden inside it
- A character who gets lost
- An argument Continue reading
Easter Holiday Writing Ideas
Happy Easter everyone!
The school holidays are a great time to get started on a new story. Not sure where to start? Try the story starter below to get the creative ideas flowing. Continue reading
Holiday Creative Writing Inspiration Nine
This is the final post in the holiday creative writing inspiration series. I hope you’ve enjoyed the writing exercises over the last couple of months. Brain Bunny classes for term one start on the 19th February at the Whitireia Performance Centre in Wellington. I’d love to see you there, so if you haven’t already, please use the contact form to request an enrolment pack. Continue reading
Holiday Creative Writing Inspiration Eight
Whether it’s a real place you know well, or an imaginary one you’ve invented yourself, places can be a great inspiration for stories. Over the holidays, you might like to try some of the ideas below: Continue reading