Creative Wellspring Collection by Abby Jamison

Folklore

aljami1_ — 2023-11-09 21:17:01 UTC

The instrumental music and the beautiful, complex lyrics always help me think more clearly when writing. Taylor Swift is a talented writer herself, so listening to her always inspires me.

A Place to Think

aljami1_ — 2023-11-09 21:21:08 UTC

Sometimes writing in the comfort of your home doesn't do it for you. For me personally, going to a public space like a coffee shop encourages and motivates me to work. The background noises are soothing, and honestly sometimes the aesthetic really does wonders for my productivity. I also love being able to get myself a little treat to snack on or sip while I work. I think a little treat is a great way to help you write.

Nature and Writing

aljami1_ — 2023-11-09 21:24:23 UTC

Nature inspires me both as a writer and a teacher of writer. I think that getting out and observing/writing about the world around you can be grounding. Doing this helps me connect to myself and the world around me, and I want to provide students with that same opportunity.

Art and Writing

aljami1_ — 2023-11-09 21:27:25 UTC

Similar to nature, art is also an inspiration for my writing and my methods for teaching writing. I believe writing about art allows for a different kind of creativity. Students are able to make up the story behind the piece themselves. I think there are times when students can feel as if writing about a text is limiting (though that isn't the case) but with art there is a freedom. Everyone can have a different interpretation, and while that is the same for everything, I think applying that creativity feels easier for some.

Collaboration

aljami1_ — 2023-11-09 21:29:38 UTC

Sometimes the writing process can feel individualized. I value getting other voices involved because hearing other people's perspectives on your writing or their ideas can influence the way you continue that process. This doesn't have to be a solitary thing. When minds are put together, great things can occur. So whether it is me working with students, or students working together, when it comes to teaching writing I hope that providing feedback to one another is an integral part of the writing process.

Writer's Mix

aljami1_ — 2023-11-09 22:28:04 UTC

I found this playlist when I was struggling to write a research paper for my class. I now put it on most of the time when I write because it is filled with good vibes and songs by my favorite artists.

Six Word Scary Story

aljami1_ — 2023-11-09 22:29:17 UTC

This is an example of writing play! I always want to remember to include activities like this in the classroom.

Sensory Language Writing Play

aljami1_ — 2023-11-09 22:30:39 UTC

An example of writing play that includes art!

The Thought Fox

aljami1_ — 2023-11-09 22:36:21 UTC

This poem makes me think about the act of writing. The way you start with nothing, but as you let your mind wander, creativity takes over. And as you accept that creativity into your writing process, you then find yourself with a page full of beautiful ideas. It's just a fun little piece of writing that I really enjoy and it reminds me of the joy of writing.

Feedback

aljami1_ — 2023-11-09 22:39:37 UTC

This text changed my perspective on feedback. This is an idea I want to return to as I consider how I want to respond to the work students turn in.

Multimodal Writing

aljami1_ — 2023-11-09 22:42:15 UTC

This website provides information on this topic, but also includes several other links and resources I can refer to.

Home Paragraph Writing Play

aljami1_ — 2023-11-09 22:46:09 UTC

An example of writing play that I'd like to try out in my own classroom.

Commercial Project

aljami1_ — 2023-11-09 22:51:00 UTC

This is the first summative assessment I ever created/taught. Looking back at it, I feel as if this is a good example of ways to include writing play into a final project. This summative was evaluating the use of rhetorical devices. They had to both write a script and act out this script.

Pedagogical Letter

aljami1_ — 2023-11-09 22:53:37 UTC

A reminder for future me.

Writing Play Inspiration

aljami1_ — 2023-11-09 22:56:57 UTC

An activity done in class that resonated with me. I want to keep activities like this in mind when I think about planning my writing instruction.

Writing Play Inspiration Pt. 2

aljami1_ — 2023-11-09 22:58:55 UTC

Another example of writing play done in my 297 class. These were created by Dr. Boehm. Completing these in class changed my perspective on informative writing, and when it comes to teaching that genre, I want to think back to activities like this.

Little Women

aljami1_ — 2023-11-09 23:03:56 UTC

For me, this is a movie that always gets my writing juices flowing. I think it is just because I feel so inspired by Jo. So, when I feel like I will never be able to write something good again, I put on this movie, and sure enough, I regain my motivation and feel capable once again.

The Hunger Games

aljami1_ — 2023-12-08 18:50:19 UTC

This is my all time favorite book series. It inspires me in so many areas of my life, but specifically with writing because I find this story so well written and beautiful.

My Teacher Website

aljami1_ — 2023-12-08 18:53:21 UTC

My resume, my why, and sample lesson plans to return to.

SlidesGo

aljami1_ — 2023-12-08 18:55:31 UTC

Beautiful slide show templates I can use when creating lessons.

Sample Unit Plans

aljami1_ — 2023-12-08 18:57:39 UTC

This has come in handy to see what real teachers have done in the classroom. I have not seen many full fleshed out unit plans, and having this as a resource to turn to has really been helpful because I can see what others have done and I can use that as inspiration and guidance.

American Identity and Race Unit Plan

aljami1_ — 2023-12-08 19:04:29 UTC

A resource to draw from when I am teaching American Literatures. American identity and how one's race shapes that identity is something I am very interested in. So, this unit can be used as is, or texts can be swapped, or it can simply be used for inspiration as I lesson plan.

Reordering Project

aljami1_ — 2023-12-08 19:30:37 UTC

Another great resource that I can use when considering how to teach an American Literatures unit. This can be used as is, but it also can just be a jumping off point. This is great specifically because I am thinking about how to reorder. And reordering is something I want to constantly be thinking about in my lesson planning.

Annotated Bibliography for Reordering Project

aljami1_ — 2023-12-08 19:40:04 UTC

This is full of texts on teaching poetry and authentic assessment.

Teacher American Literatures Course Notebook

aljami1_ — 2023-12-08 19:42:56 UTC

Full of reflection on texts, framework entries, and my thinking on the reordering of American Literatures. Could be a starting point for a unit plan.

Teaching Literatures to Adolescents

aljami1_ — 2023-12-08 19:46:05 UTC

This book has great ideas for how to teach literature, and I can use this in conjunction with the teaching of writing.

The Making of Poem

aljami1_ — 2023-12-08 19:51:25 UTC

This book has a lot of helpful examples of different forms of poetry as well as it's history which would be helpful for the introduction of a poetry unit.