“Through writing, students are able to clarify their own understanding and answer resounding questions not only about specific experiences but also, ultimately, about a part of their life or the larger world.” Rapparlie has given us a very creative and practical bridge to connect writing and experiential education. The simple theoretical foundation and helpful examples and insights will inspire educators to integrate experiential writing techniques into any educational environment. The easy-to-use, engaging activities and lessons clearly illustrate how writing can be used to allow students to reflect on lessons learned and deepen learning around any material. Table of Contents Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter One: Merging Experiential Education and Writing Experiential Education and Writing in the Classroom Experiential Education Learning Cycle Writing to Discover, Communicate and Make Meaning Projects and Metaphors in the Classroom John Dewey’s Criteria for Meaningful Educational Experiences Preparing the Class and Classroom Chapter Two: Experiential Education and Writing in Action Placement and Purpose of Activities and Experiences Journaling Freewriting Letter Writing Clustering Cubing Double-Entry Journals Workshop Writing Concerns and Challenges With Writing Activities Learning More Than Just Writing Chapter Three: Practical Activities and Lesson Plans A Note on Timed and Themed Writing Themed Writing Prompts Teambuilding and Collaboration Leadership Communication Trust Honesty Lesson Plans 1. Building a Cooperative and Respectful Classroom 2. Developing a Full Value Contract or Group Behavior Code 3. Using the Senses—Identifying Learning Styles 4. Junkyard: Communication, Teamwork or Trust 5. Experiential Double-Entry Journals 6. Understanding the Importance of the Craft of Writing 7. Using Observation to Make Reading and Writing More Accessible 8. Understanding the Writing Process 9. How to Organize an Essay 10. Working on Clarity 11. Word Choice 12. Writing a Thesis, Lesson One 13. Writing a Thesis, Lesson Two 14. Paragraphs and Topic Sentences 15. Using Transitions 16. Conclusions 17. Learning to Write a Research Paper 18. Referencing and Works Cited 19. Critiquing Papers and Giving Feedback: Your Own and Your Peers 20. Developing a Story or Character (for Fiction) 21. Working With Language (for Poetry) 22. Choosing a Story and Integrating Research (for Creative Nonfiction) 23. Crafting a Lede (for Journalism) 24. Finding Voice Works Cited Index |