Brandi J. Clark

This title caught my attention today How Literacy is Like Leukemia“WOW…where was this going?” I thought… as a cancer survior.

This article speaks a lot to what is true but not said…There is no Magic Bullet in solving literacy problems.

Students are wholistic beings that require wholistic measures.

Filling in bubbles provides data but not the data that is actually helpful.

What do we know about the rest of these students’ lives?

Lots to think about.

Until next time…
Lit Maven Out!

One day I was checking out Supernatural on TV. I have never seen a full episode although I am sure I would like it. What struck me the most was the synopsis.(The brief episode blurb you find when you hit info on the remote control)
Here is a recent one:
TWO MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT
“Crowley (guest star Mark Sheppard) tells Bobby (Jim Beaver) he will give him the location of Death (guest star Julian Richings), the fourth horseman, in exchange for his soul. Knowing Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) need that fourth ring to stop the Apocalypse, Bobby reluctantly agrees. Sam and Dean confront Pestilence (guest star Matt Frewer), but he unleashes a deadly virus upon them, so Castiel (Misha Collins) must intervene on their behalf. Dean has a meeting with Death to discuss Lucifer, and an unholy alliance is formed at a very high price for Dean”
WOW! And I thought I had rough days!
Truly having not seen this show, I could use this prompt as a writing exercise.
1. Focus on the prequel…what happened before these Shenanigans?
2. Create a characterization…
3. Doodle a picture of the ring and write a story of its origins.
4. Write the dialogue between Death and Dean…or another character of choice.
5. Explain the possible significance of the title..
If you have any others, please leave them in the comment box below.

SO…on days when you are stuck…”What should I write about today?”

Just flick on your TV or search the internet for episode guide. Be sure to pick a show that you have “no clue” about.

Have fun!
Jus stay out of the way of Pestilence!

Until next time..

Lit Maven Out!