Thursday, January 24, 2013

Thinking of Peace (Freebie)

My kids thought about peace this week in honor of MLK Jr.  This question was my inspiration.  


I found it on Pinterest but couldn't find its owner.

I made this simple little sheet, which we used in addition to Writing Workshop, not in replace of.  (Writing prompts are used rather sparingly in my classroom.  In fact, this is the first one of the year.) 

I see people picking trash.
I see reading.
I see sharing with my friends.
I see people praying.
I see people helping each other.

Click on the picture for a copy.

This wasn't easy for all of them by any means, but they didn't let me down.  I really enjoyed seeing what peace looked like in those brains of theirs.  I think Martin Luther King, Jr. would be proud.

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10 comments:

  1. How sweet! I loved their answers!
    When I close my eyes...I fall asleep these days!
    LiteracyMinute

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    1. Sandi, I know what you mean about sleeping! Thanks for coming by today.

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  2. Beautiful ... thanks for the freebie. I like the idea of a Peace Week in January around MLK time .... the perfect combo!

    Barbara

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    1. Barbara, you're very welcome. I agree about the perfect combo.

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  3. These are just wonderful! You always stretch your students thinking and their writing!
    Lori
    Conversations in Literacy

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    1. Lori, it was certainly a stretch for some. I'm glad they had the chance to think about what peace looks like.

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  4. I think Dr. King would be proud, too! I love this...Thanks for sharing!
    Jenny
    Owl Things First

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    1. You're very welcome Jenny! Thanks for dropping by.

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