The Heroic Journey 7: 12 Traits of the Nemesis

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Last week we looked at the Nemesis, or Evil One in broad outline. This week let’s take a look at some of the traits that go into a well-constructed bad guy:

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Wild Party Games for English Teachers

Two different friends posted this comic on my Facebook wall this week. Couldn’t resist sharing.

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All Writing Is Creative Writing

Sometimes students are assigned a writing project that seems as plain and dull as a potato. Just like those TV chefs, their challenge is to turn that potato into an imaginative and delectable work of art.

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Writing Prompt: The Best Excuse Note Ever

This creative writing assignment tends to be popular. Our writing coaches usually get a kick out the creativity students demonstrate with this one.

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