Creative Writing Portfolio

A good teacher

I would like to begin my teaching philosophy by quoting one of my favorite quotes from Khalil Gibran “The teacher who is indeed wise does not bid you to enter the house of his wisdom but rather leads you to the threshold of your mind”. In my opinion, teaching is leading and showing you the right way rather than putting you on it.

I think that preparation, motivation, and connecting are the trio that leads to success. If these factors were available in any lesson, I would mainly consider it a successful lesson. When I mention preparation I mean, besides preparing the subject matter with its wide sides very well, being prepared for each and every class period. A good teacher would expect even the unexpected and thus would provide the right reactions. That teacher would expect what the student might ask and comment, which class period would cause the students to talk, disturb or sit silently. That teacher would have solutions as well ready for any expected problem.

Motivation in the classroom, whether it is intrinsic or extrinsic, is vitally important so that learning becomes a continuing, improving, interesting, and hopefully enjoyable process. A good teacher would find fine ways which help the students maintain motivation. These ways should reach their potential, their goals, and their dreams. Moreover, teachers should inspire the students giving them the push to be motivated, to learn, and to excel.

As far I remember, Rose was the teacher in sixth grade. Rose was a petite woman with curly brown hair. She had bright blue eyes and a smile that could light up the entire classroom. But what truly set Rose apart was her incredible patience and her ability to connect with each and every one of her students. She had a gift for making us feel heard and understood, even when we were struggling with something difficult. Whenever one of us had a problem, she would take the time to listen to us and offer words of comfort and encouragement.

In addition to her kind behavior, Rose was also a creative teacher. She had a knack for coming up with fun and engaging activities that made learning enjoyable. She always finds ways to make the subject matter come alive, also another quality that I admired in Rose was her firm but fair approach to discipline. She taught us the importance of respect, responsibility, and honesty, and modeled those values in her own behavior.

Finally, a good teacher should know what students like, and show them how the knowledge connects to them. In order to do so, teachers have to be interesting, and without a strong connection with each and every student information can’t be transmitted properly.

An Imaginary character

It was the fourth Wednesday of December 1979 when a medium-sized meteorite hit the Earth’s surface. It was snowing heavily when Ramram Sneekala from Shakshak planet disembarked from the meteorite and made her first footing on what it called Terra, known to all of us as Earth. Ramram was not an alien. She was as human as it could get. That means, even though Sneekala did not look or behave like the average human being, no one had ever suspected anything in the entirety of her life on Earth.

In terms of appearance, Ramram was not exactly a beautiful sight to see. Blonde hair, untidy sharp teeth, pale skin, blue eyes,1.55, height. She is short and fat at the same time.

In addition, and as if it was not enough, Ramram’s external appearance reflects the person she is on the inside and correlates highly with her general demeanor. Ramram’s provoking points are making gossip about those around her and ridiculing those who are jealous of her. I must mention that Ramram has hyperactive, violent and aggressive, selfish, and malicious. Ramram’s jealousy will appear on her face since someone outperforms her.

Today, Ramram has settled in a small abandoned house in the Amazon reinforced by dirt, mud, and black grease with her husband of the same species and they also have two children. Ramram’s goal is to control the world, but she is waiting until she is born and the children grow up until she eats all people, drinks ocean water, and destroys buildings and homelands.

My Living Room

My living room is my favorite room in my house. It is the room where I relax when I am tired. I entertain my friends, or any other guests in my living room.

My living room is designed in such a way that windows are facing the hills’ view. The lighting is over the room because it’s hat a lot of windows.

The white walls also make the room brighter. My living room looks like a greenhouse it’s full of plants, also there’s a comfortable sofa, and full of pictures of our family and the best thing is we have a big screen that makes you feel like you watching cinema in the nature.

The Mystery of the Missing Bike

Once upon a time, the Anderson family lived in a quiet neighborhood. Their son, John, had a shiny red bicycle that he loved. One sunny day, John discovered that his bike was gone from where he had left it. He felt confused and worried that someone had taken it.

John quickly told his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, about the situation. The family gathered together and tried to figure out what happened. They wondered if John had forgotten where he put the bike or if it had been stolen. They decided to take action to solve the mystery. Mr. Anderson called the police to report the missing bike, while Mrs. Anderson talked to their neighbors to see if anyone had seen anything unusual. The Andersons also made flyers with a picture of the bike and their contact information, which they handed out in the neighborhood. They hoped that someone might have information that could help.

Days passed without any solid clues, and John felt sad. But the Anderson family didn’t give up. They decided to investigate themselves. They spoke to shop owners, searched nearby parks, and looked in abandoned places. Their hard work paid off when Mrs. Anderson talked to a friendly shopkeeper who mentioned seeing a similar red bike being ridden by a teenager in the area.

Excited by this lead, the Andersons followed it and found the bike parked near a skate park. They approached the teenager, named Alex, and explained the situation. Surprisingly, Alex admitted that he had taken the bike by mistake, thinking it belonged to his friend. He had planned to return it but got scared and didn’t know how to make it right. Although John was initially upset, he decided to forgive Alex, understanding that accidents can happen. The Andersons chose to turn this situation into an opportunity for kindness. They invited Alex and his friend to their home, where they had a meal together and talked about honesty and responsibility. They even offered to help Alex find a bike of his own.

In the end, what initially seemed like an insurmountable problem transformed into an avenue for understanding and connection. The Anderson family and Alex’s family grew closer, forging a lasting friendship that transcended the incident. Thus, the perplexing tale of the missing bicycle evolved into a story of compassion and resolution, teaching the Andersons the value of perseverance, forgiveness, and the strength that community bonds can provide.

A Dialogue

R: Hello, how are you?

A: Hi Rowan, I am fine. Thank you.

R: So tell me, are you famous?

A: Yes, I am. I am responsible for the Down Syndrome Association for all ages in Arraba.

R: Wow, that’s a beautiful thing.

A: Thank you, dear.

R: May I ask you how you became a widely known person and not only in Arraba?

A: It is also that I expanded the idea to accept the different with love and respect, as a preliminary start on the testicle page of Instagram, and after that I developed the idea to be a special page that I called Krumbo Wings.

R: It is a very beautiful name, what is the reason for the name?

A: I see that these people have their own soul and wings like angels, and from another perspective they are the wings of life for us as they have a pure heart.

R: You are a wonderful person with a kind heart.

A: This is what caused my success as a celebrity, so that the truth always wins.

R: I am honored by your wonderful ideas.

A: Meeting…

Reported Speech

My conversation with my friend Rawan is limited to my famous personality, where Rawan asked me some questions, including: How did I become famous, what is the reason for my fame, and where?

She expressed her admiration for me and my idea of accepting a very sensitive topic and integrating them into society in general because we are equal without differences.