Daily writing prompts help build the ability to respond to questions, and they help writers get their ideas down. Over the course of time, they build writing fluency and proficiency as well.
Please give serious consideration to the prompt, doing so will highlight connections in the text we're reading. Please use all of the time provided -- keep writing even when you think you're out of ideas. Remember, writing is a thinking process; the more you write, the more you think! Although I do not assess daily writing responses for conventions, use them to practice your skills – try to write in complete sentences (avoid fragments, run-ons, and comma-splices) and develop other good habits (e.g., capitalization, punctuation).
Writing Prompt – Shakespeare Fear
Daily Write: Choose from either of the following prompts, or write on a combination of both.
1. Picture this! You come home from school one Friday afternoon, and your parents announce that they have tickets to a production of a Shakespearean play you have never heard of before. And they're going to take you too! How would you respond? You have to go, so think about the kinds of things you would be concerned about as you sit in the theater before the play starts. Write about as many feelings and concerns as you can.
2. Describe a previous experience you’ve had studying Shakespeare. Try to remember both positive and negative aspects. Describe your enthusiasm or concerns about studying Shakespeare.
Be honest, and prepare to share your responses; I will ask everyone to contribute.