Summer Writing: It's a Lazy Day!

Today is national lazy day. Can you believe it? A whole day dedicated to being lazy! Hey, let's just call it "rest" and put a bit of a positive spin on it. Nevertheless, it gives us something to write about!

Writing Topic
A lazy day!

Writing Tools

For very young writers:

·                     Provide a pencil and lined paper

For growing and older writers:

·                     Provide a pen and wide- or college-ruled notebook paper or a laptop/PC

Writing Prompts

For very young writers:

·                     Have your little writers begin by making a list of all the things they don't want to do on a lazy day. The list can include made-up stuff but should also include the usual things that make up a "not lazy" day (make the beds, feed the dog, etc.)! Then, a simple paragraph is in order. A word or two about why they don't want to do the tasks is essential!

For growing and older writers:

·                 Have older students follow the instructions for very young writers. Then, add a challenge: Ask them to write a paragraph about the result of not doing the tasks. You might want to have your writers complete the first part of the assignment before telling them what the second part is. This writing exercise has a double purpose. 1) To write (of course!), and 2) To consider the consequences of avoiding the mundane but necessary tasks that come with each new day. 

Set your little darlings free and allow them to write from the heart!

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