Creative writing and poetry workshop

I just spent some time making a format for my workshop tomorrow so I thought I would post it for today's blog. The Rule of Acquition in simple terms means just to have fun-- second language learners learn easier if there is not so much stress--make the lessons enjoyable. This workshop is for TESOL prospective teachers from Korea. I wrote a brief description of each activity for your information.It's tomorrow so I thought my best use of time was to focus on this!

Creative Writing and Poetry

What does Flat Branch, Brooches’ have in common with creative writing and poetry? Your guess is as good as mine but if we really stretch it there is Rule 99. I took a poetry class with Professor Scott Cairns and he often made up rules randomly to fit the situation we were discussing such as Rule 15, Rule 26, etc… But in my TESOL program at MU I did learn about the, Rule of Acquisition.  That is where Rule 99, Brooches’ and Flat Branch connect somewhere in the galaxy (between Seoul and Columbia). What your mission is to identify the Rule of Acquisition and at the end of the session we will discuss if it is practical to apply in your instruction. Maybe we can even make a new rule number.

Rocks and Stars (I recite a short poem I wrote)

   Your guess- What is the Rule of Acquisition?

 

Reflection (from Shell Silverstein--they complete the poem)

   What is the Rule of Acquisition?

 

Writing Exercise (each one has a cookie to eat and mindfully descibes different words to describe the taste- they should try to use the words in a short writing activity)

What is the Rule of Acquisition?

 

Story (read a children's book)
What is the Rule of Acquisition?

 

What is It? (one of the students describes a strange doll I bring to class--th erest have their back turned and try to draw the doll from the student's instruction's).
What is the Rule of Acquisition?