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Ekphrastic Writing for the Classroom: Art, Photo & Science Prompts for English Teachers
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Ekphrastic Writing for the Classroom: Art, Photo & Science Prompts for English Teachers

This comprehensive guide to ekphrastic writing in the classroom brings together image-based writing prompts using art, photography, sculpture, science imagery, and AI-generated visuals. Designed for secondary English teachers, the post includes practical ways to use ekphrasis across poetry, prose, monologue, and creative nonfiction, alongside adaptable classroom activities and cross-curricular ideas. Whether you’re planning a poetry unit, setting low-prep bell-ringers, or encouraging close observation and voice-driven writing, these ekphrastic writing prompts for students support inference, imagery, and creative confidence. With clear guidance, differentiated approaches, and links to ongoing writing resources, this post is built for real classroom use.

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100 Poetry Prompts for the Classroom: Teen-Friendly and Teacher-Tested
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100 Poetry Prompts for the Classroom: Teen-Friendly and Teacher-Tested

Explore 100 poetry writing prompts designed for teens, classrooms, and creative practice. This collection includes imagery-driven prompts, identity and memory poems, surreal writing ideas, social and political poetry, and form-based exercises to help students develop voice, imagery, and poetic language. Ideal for National Poetry Month, creative writing units, journaling, and daily poetry practice.

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