1. “The creative adult is a child who survived” – Ursula Le Guin
Creative writing
“The creative adult is a child who survived” – Ursula Le Guin

2. Your task
You are going to write a paragraph/multi-paragraph composition that tells a story
Do not write your name on your paper
Your paragraph will be a response to the questions I give you
You need to answer each question
There is no minimum or maximum length for your paragraph
The more vivid description and interesting language you use, the better
Spelling and grammar don’t count – I’m looking for great ideas!
Avoid dialogue and conversations. This is about imagery, description, and creating a mold of a new idea

3. Once you are done
Give your story a title (keep the creativity going! – think of something original)
Grab a piece of tape and post it up somewhere in the classroom on a wall for others to see
When you are done, go around and read others
You’re going to pick your top 3. Write down the titles and three sentences about why you like each one (9 sentences total). TO BE HANDED IN.

4. The Questions How long have you been on the planet?
How did you get there?
Describe (physical and personality) the two people who are with you
Why is your spaceship damaged?
When you decided to leave your ship, how far did you walk?
What were you looking for?
When did you realize you were being followed?
Describe a creature you encounter
When you were running away, you tripped and fell. What happened?
What was the big surprise at the end of your adventure?