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jbknowles

"Writing What You Know" to Practice Descriptive Writing

Jul 16, 2018 03:32

It's the second Monday of Teachers Write! I hope you all enjoyed week one. What a wonderful collection of helpful lessons and exercises ( Read more... )

teachers write, monday morning warm-up

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ext_4722082 July 16 2018, 11:01:15 UTC

Hey Jo, love the warm up. Have a great trip. Thanks for your work.

It’s late. Everyone in my house is asleep but me. I sit on the couch, pillow clutched to my chest. Finally, I don’t have be in bed at a certain time. I don’t have to get up with an alarm clock. Summer vacation! Freedom from school do’s and don’ts. And now. It’s time.

I have the TV positioned just the way I like it. My pop sparkles in the glass. My hand reaches for a chip. The news goes off. The large curtain on the screen pulls back.

“And here’s......Johnny!”

He walks out on the stage, that quirky smile, his hands rubbing together, a nod to Ed and to Doc and the band.
And then an appreciative thanks to the audience.

And then the jokes.

I raise the pillow to my mouth, covering up my honking laugh.

Nights with Johnny Carson. Mine to enjoy by myself.
As long as I don’t wake anyone else up.

jbknowles July 16 2018, 11:29:53 UTC

Love it, Martha! You really capture that glorious alone time that comes with being old enough to stay up late. Nice work!

ext_4722082 July 16 2018, 12:21:48 UTC

I love the way you capture the feeling of something "all to yourself", and the pillow to cover the "honking laugh"! Keep writing!

Here's Johnny! mackaylogue July 16 2018, 12:01:03 UTC

Martha, the rubbing of the hands and the nods to Ed and Doc took me right back to those nights. Great details :)

anonymous July 16 2018, 11:14:09 UTC

Thank you for posting so early-writing before work ( ... )

jbknowles July 16 2018, 11:31:15 UTC

What a great memory! I love the details about the oil and lotion, and the cartwheel into the water!

anonymous July 16 2018, 12:23:19 UTC

How do I change to my name from anonymous? Pam Tallmadge

jbknowles July 16 2018, 12:51:42 UTC

I'm not sure. It's fine to post anonymous and give your name in the comments :)

To the Beach ext_4731299 July 16 2018, 12:33:07 UTC

Good morning, Jo! Thanks for the exercise and have fun in Maine ( ... )

Re: To the Beach jbknowles July 16 2018, 13:30:46 UTC

This is fantastic! You really put yourself there, wish some many wonderful details and great dialogue. Love the sense of adventure and rebellion here! Thanks for sharing. I especially love the hint of guilt over the loyal friend.

Summer Memory ext_4731321 July 16 2018, 12:51:24 UTC

What a great prompt ( ... )

Re: Summer Memory jbknowles July 16 2018, 13:33:07 UTC

Oh gosh I love this! Especially the last line. You provide such a lovely sense of wonder, belonging, and sweet isolation before the wave of others arrive, as well as what it feels like to enjoy the peace for the impending rush of school and all it requires. Lovely!