"The writer who possesses the creative gift owns something of which he is not always master- something that at times strangely wills and works for itself."
Charlotte Bronte

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Story Starter

http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/story-starters/
Open the above link and write a story.

Storybird - Interactive Writing

http://storybird.com/create/
1. Art Inspired Collaborative Story Telling! Storybird reverses the process of visual storytelling by starting with the image and "unlocking" the story inside. Choose an artist or a theme, get inspired, and start writing! 

2. http://content.blackgold.ca/ict/Divison2/storybird.htm
Open the above link and complete the sentence.

Sunday, December 9, 2012

Bitstrips for Schools - Comic Gallery

bs4s.me/g/8FX7
Open the above link and view the grade five student comics on government and other issues.  Mrs. Rivard's grade five students work is also included in our gallery.
Stay tuned for comics from the grade six students as well.

Sunday, December 2, 2012

Niccolò Paganini - Violin Concerto No. 2


Listen to the above violin concerto.  What do you think the story is behind the music?  We will be using this musical piece for an art activity. Do any of you play the violin or another instrument?