This Month's Challenge
Here's an opportunity to let us know what you know....
This month's challenge is:
Write some teacher Limericks!
Email your limerick to stories@WritingTeacherHangout.com
May's Challenge was:
We are planning another Teacher Tale event. Send us your favorite true story!
April's challenge was:
Write a prose poem that captures the essence of teaching. This could be a moment, a scene, or anything else that particularizes our unique profession.
March's challenge was:
Tell us the story of how you became a creative writing teacher.
February's challenge was:
Write a prose poem that captures the essence of teaching. This could be a moment, a scene, or anything else that particularizes our unique profession.
January's challenge was:
Contribute a favorite story to our archives (no prize).
December's challenge was:
Write a short story (750 words) that begins with this sentence. "Maps! I loathe maps."
The winning entry was submitted by Jay Rehak (again!). Click here to read it.
November's challenge was:
Write about creative ways to use grammar in the classroom.
The winning entry was submitted by Jay Rehak (again). Click here to read it.
October's challenge was:
Write about creative ways to use grammar in the classroom.
The winning entry was submitted by Jay Rehak. Click here to read it.
September's challenge was:
Write a three-page summary of a screen play that takes place in a rural school.. The winning entry will receive a $50 Borders certificate.
August's challenge was:
Write a letter (750 words) to a first-time creative writing teacher. The winner will receive a $50 Border's gift certificate.
July's challenge was:
"A Quiet Victory." Write a true teacher story of at least 750 words that illustrates this statement. The winner will receive a $50 Border's gift certificate.
The winning entry was submitted by Jay Rehak (again). Click here to read it.
June's challenge was:
"The truth often sneaks up on us." Write a true teacher story of at least 750 words that illustrates this statement. The winner will receive a $50 Border's gift certificate.
The winning entry was submitted by Jay Rehak (again). Click here to read it.
May's challenge was:
"CHALLENGE - Write a revenge story ENTIRELY in quotes. Second chance. Remember: DIALOGUE ONLY!"
The winning entry was submitted by Jay Rehak. Click here to read it.
April's question was:
"Can you think of a good way to use a deck of cards in class? Share your idea. We will post the best two and give each a $50 certificate from Borders."
Click here to post your story.
March's question was:
"Can you think of a good way to use a deck of cards in class? Share your idea. We will post the best two and give each a $50 certificate from Borders."
Click here to read teacher answers.
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