The Power of the List !

Lists are easy and simple. We use them to remember things we need to buy at the grocery store, errands we have to run over the weekend, the steps to bake a cake, and much more. Lists can be a great way to get started on writing ideas. Turn to a clean page in your writer's notebook and make a list.

Some list ideas may include:

• The first time I...
• The last time I...
• It's not fair...
• I love...
• I really don't like...
• Things I want to do this year...
• Things I want to do some day...
• I never leave the house without..
• I am inspired by...
• It's fun to...

Now turn to a new page in your writer's notebook and start writing about one of the things on your list. You can turn back to your list for new writing ideas whenever you feel stuck.

• Are there other list ideas you can add to the ones above? Share them in the comments.
• Share your list with others. Have a discussion
• What did you notice about the things you listed or your experience making a list?