I posted on the OSC forum a little story my students have begun by following the 1,000 Ideas in an Hour method. If you haven't tried this, do so NOW. It is really fun. I couldn't believe how engaged the students were. Even the shy, quiet kids were shouting out incredibly creative ideas. It was soooo fun! And, even more surprisingly, no one minded if I passed up their ideas for something else. We had a ball creating the story. Go read it. Jenny's 2nd Grade class story I hope you enjoy, and I'll post "What happens next?" tomorrow.
Also, use this topic to discuss your own experiences with 1,000 Ideas an Hour or other OSC teaching methods.
[ January 07, 2004, 02:42 PM: Message edited by: Jenny Gardener ]
Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :
Well crud! I guess you need to pick the right hour first.
That's my idea.
One!
Posted by GZ (Member # 6077) on :
Stealing the Grandmas! I love it.
I’ve tried the 1000 ideas to try to force a story idea when I’m dry. It sort of worked, but I think the real problem is its a process that might work better with a big group (as opposed to just me ) so you have a larger variety of ideas bouncing off each other
We tried an online experiment of it over in the Writer’s Workshop here.
Posted by Xaposert (Member # 1612) on :
Hmmm.... do you think this would work in a chat room?
Posted by eslaine (Member # 5433) on :
How fun!
Posted by Christy (Member # 4397) on :
*in awe* You got OSC to post!
*giggle* I can't wait for the second half.
Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :
The story has been updated.
Find out why the grandmas are being kidnapped! See the cross-dressing grandpas! Discover the secret weapon hidden in every nursing home!
Posted by jeniwren (Member # 2002) on :
LOL, Jenny! That is a *wonderful* story!
What is the 1,000 ideas in an hour method? My son *hates* to write...maybe it's something I could use to help him have more fun with it.
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) so you have a larger variety of ideas bouncing off each other