The End

Since I've started teaching writing camp, it seems that when Friday rolls around I'm so disappointed that we don't have more time together. So much writing and creating, but so little time!

Friday is spent reflecting, polishing, and sharing. Oh, and eating pizza. Pizza is a must!

Before students run off to put the final (for now) touches on their blogs, we take some time to reflect. Using the lyrics to Natasha Bedingfield's song, "Unwritten" we reflect on what is still unwritten in our notebooks. The writers found lyrics they identified with and developed writing goals in this reflection.

After eating pizza and hanging out, the writers get a chance to share their blogs and writing they've created this week. It is always interesting to see the various themes, styles, and topics each writer adopts. I love that this moment spontaneously turns into a brainstorm session for the writers not presenting as they get so many ideas from each other.

We were a small but mighty group this year! I expect great things from this group of creative, dedicated writers.