Exploring the EstateDefining a Path Toward What Matters and Refining a Great Writing Idea

Created by Angela Stockman WNYYWS 2009

THE GARAGEThis is the place where we keep the things that take us places.

Has a piece of writing ever taken you to a different place?Listen to my examples, and then jot down your own.

Created by Angela Stockman WNYYWS 2009

THE KITCHENThe kitchen is the place where we create the things that nourish us and those we love.

What sorts of writing FEED you? How does this happen?What sort of writing could you create that might FEED someone else?

Listen to my examples before you create your own.

Created by Angela Stockman WNYYWS 2009

THE GARDEN

The garden is where we plant the seeds of our ideas and watch them grow.

Describe the tiny seed topics that are taking shape in your imagination.

Talk about the ideas that have taken root and are growing.

I’ll share my examples. Then, you will have time to write about your own.

Created by Angela Stockman WNYYWS 2009

THE BEDROOM

The bedroom is where we dream each night.

What are your dreams for yourself? Your family?Your friends?Your school?

Your community?Your country?

How might you write about these dreams? What shape could your writing take?

Listen as I share my stories.

Created by Angela Stockman WNYYWS 2009

THE LIVING ROOMThe living room is where we relax and unwind.

What types of writing soothe you? How does this happen? What could you write that might soothe others?

I have a few examples to share…..Created by Angela Stockman WNYYWS 2009

THE SHED

Our oldest and best-loved stories are tucked away in the shed. Sometimes, our scary stories hide there too.What stories are hiding inside of your shed?

What have you tucked away?I’ll tell you some of my stories.

What can you write about your own?

Created by Angela Stockman WNYYWS 2009

THE PORCH

The porch is where we visit with friends.

What can you write about these special people and the memories you’ve shared?

Created by Angela Stockman WNYYWS 2009

Photo Credits• Cover Page: Laura Stockman, used with permission• The Garage: Rubbermaid Products http://tinyurl.com/3k6cqjc• The Kitchen: Martin Kathrae http://tinyurl.com/3ufdqpz• The Garden: Laura Stockman, used with permission• The Bedroom: Meggrs http://tinyurl.com/3zhkbn6• The Living Room: daryl_mitchell http://tinyurl.com/44ugmou• The Shed: Phil Genera http://tinyurl.com/4y2bgkc• The Porch: Douggarner08 http://tinyurl.com/3jd3the

All photos, unless otherwise noted, are distinguished by a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic License

Created by Angela Stockman WNYYWS 2009