Write What You See

by Hank Kellner

Motivate students with the wide variety of photographs and writing prompts in this book by award-winning photographer and former English teacher Hank Kellner. The varied prompts include key words, questions to consider, ideas for writing, possible opening lines, suggestions for research, and more. Write What You See contains a wealth of ideas for writing from the author as well as from real teachers across the country who have successfully used photography in the teaching of writing.

Genres: Writing

122 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2009

Reviews

[The Reading Countess · Rating 3 out of 5]

Write What You See is a compilation of photos, corresponding quotes, writing prompts and possible key words.
Writing prompts per se aren't my thing, however, using this book in other ways would be my way to go. Some of the photos are quite interesting. Using the CD of the photos from the book (included in the back of the book) could add a different layer to writing instruction for children who are increasingly becoming visual learners (thanks, in large part, to electronics). Many of the quotes themselves would make wonderful classroom discussion and provide a jumping off point for writing. The prompts? I don't see me using them.

[BCPL Youth Services Librarian]

link to book in BCPL's catalog

[Joe Wood · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great text for generating writing prompts.

[Chris Tennyson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has been a great stepping stone for my students to create stories or jump start their own writing ideas.