Resources:
Draper, Sharon. Fire From the Rock. New York: Dutton, 2007.
Discussion:
There is beauty and meaning with every word an writer takes, this lesson will easily emphasize this idea.
How To Teach It:
Print out copies of a few of Sylvia's diary entries and let the class pick which ones they wish to read through. Have them circle significant words that stand out, and to cross out any nonsense words. Then they are to write a poem using these words. Each line must start out with the words or phrases underlined, and it must stay in the order as originally written. Then maybe have a peer review, rewrite, work out the kinks and title it. Also be sure that the make a reference to Draper's book at the bottom.
Then have the students take their own free writing journal and do the same with one of their entries. Maybe this will help students see where their writing is in comparison with Draper, and then maybe talk about how they could have improved the clarity of their entries through widening their own span of vocabulary.
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