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15

Creativity of High School kids…and how you can use it.

Los Gatos High - my alma mater

Los Gatos High - my alma mater

Think creativity is learned overtime? Some of the most creative people I have met have yet to get their drivers license. Yes, creativity often improves over time as we refine our skills and improve our abilities. But, we can all take a creative hint from the younger generations, as they often are able to free themselves from the pressure of ‘real life’ and can let themselves think more openly.

Just in case you need some writing inspiration. Every year, English teachers from across the USA can submit their collections of actual analogies and metaphors found in high school essays. These excerpts are published each year to the amusement of teachers across the country.

For some ‘younger’ inspiration, check out the metaphors that won last year…

My favorite was “#22. He was as lame as a duck. Not the metaphorical lame duck, either, but a real duck that was actually lame, maybe from stepping on a land mine or something.”

What is your favorite?

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  • Barchbo

    It was much less amusing to me when I was actually an English teacher.

    “Shots rang out, as shots are wont to do.”