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Start-Up Activity
On your whiteboard, write an abstract idea such as friendship or fun. Then ask students to complete these statements about the idea:
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If _________________ were a piece of clothing, it would be . . .
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If _________________ were a type of food, it would be . . .
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If _________________ were an athlete, it would be . . .
Discuss students' statements and point out that their responses were examples of creative thinking.
Think About It
“Push yourself to try new things—it will make you a better writer.”
—Deborah Nourse Lattimore

Start-Up Activity
On your whiteboard, write an abstract idea such as friendship or fun. Then ask students to complete these statements about the idea:
-
If _________________ were a piece of clothing, it would be . . .
-
If _________________ were a type of food, it would be . . .
-
If _________________ were an athlete, it would be . . .
Discuss students' statements and point out that their responses were examples of creative thinking.
Think About It
“Push yourself to try new things—it will make you a better writer.”
—Deborah Nourse Lattimore