Book Recommendation for Prompt Writing

Mysteries of Harris Burdick

One of my favorite books for prompt writing is entitled The Mysteries of Harris Burdick. The book consists of fourteen black-and-white drawings, each accompanied by a title and a caption, allowing readers to make up their own stories to complement the pictures. It’s written by the award-winning author/illustrator Chris Van Allsburg, also known for The Polar Express.

(The Mysteries of Harris Burdick also comes in a portfolio edition with an enlarged, loose sheet for each picture, as well as a newly discovered 15th drawing!)

This is a fabulous book for great writing prompts for creative writing.




Some great teacher comments:
 
Erica shared:
 

I have used this story [Harris Burdick] many times in the past 12 years! There is a set of poster size pictures of the different prompts that is available. I find that this is helpful when using it whole class. I line the posters up on the chalk tray and the students are then free to come and look closer at the one that strikes their fancy! ;0)

 
Fort Wayne Community Schools
2010/03/24 at 1:52 PM


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