Four Alarm Fire

Writing Prompt #7 was to write about this painting. Now turn it into a story, poem, dialogue, essay, or something. Post it on your blog. Don't just copy it directly from your journal. Make it better! It doesn't have to be about fighting fires. It could be about seizing the day or art appreciation or achieving your dreams or bunnies. (Okay, maybe not bunnies.)

Due Sunday, January 31 @ midnight
20 points

Then, by Friday (2/5), post at least two comments to other people's blogs. Comments should include something specific from that writer's post. Be honest, tactful, encouraging, helpful.

First Assignment

Welcome to Lone Peak's Creative Writing class blog. This is my second year at Lone Peak, and my second semester teaching creative writing.

This blog will have two functions:

1. Assignments, prompts, and other correspondence from me to you will take place on this blog. I will update it regularly, and you can post questions if you have any. You'll always know what is expected of you, and when things are due.
2. Each writer in this class will create his/her own blog. There will be a link to each student's blog (as a list on the right of this page). Your blog will be your online portfolio. You will post your writing weekly and other students will read and respond to your work. You will get credit for posting your work and posting comments on other writers' blogs.

To Do:

• Purchase a writing journal. (Moleskine or Composition?)
• Create your own blog on blogger.
  
• Choose a pen name.
• E-mail me your blog address and pen name: knelson@alpine.k12.ut.us

First Assignment:

• Introduction. Create a fictional introduction (for your alias/pen name) and post it on your blog. Answer questions like (where you're from, your family, your writing experience, your future ambitions, etc.).
  

Invitation