My Own Book of Awesome - Descriptive Writing Unit
Imagine your students lighting up as they realize how awesome their everyday lives really are—from finding a hoodie with a front pocket to hearing their favourite song at the perfect moment. Inspired by Neil Pasricha’s The Book of Awesome, this engaging slideshow and workbook will guide your students in writing their own personal Book of Awesome—a celebration of all the little moments that make life brighter.
📚 What’s Inside:
A teacher-ready slideshow to introduce the idea of finding joy in the small things, with examples straight from Pasricha-style awesome moments
A thoughtful, student-friendly workbook to walk learners through brainstorming, drafting, and publishing their very own Awesome entries
Optional prompts and templates to turn their writing into a keepsake personal book—or combine entries to create a collaborative Class Book of Awesome!
🎯 Why This Resource Works:
Boosts student voice, reflection, and descriptive writing
Builds gratitude and positive mental health through writing
Low-prep and easy to integrate into ELA, SEL, or morning work
Flexible for individual use, buddy writing, or a whole-class celebration
Let your students become authors of their own awesome stories—and watch them start to notice and appreciate the tiny moments that matter most.
Imagine your students lighting up as they realize how awesome their everyday lives really are—from finding a hoodie with a front pocket to hearing their favourite song at the perfect moment. Inspired by Neil Pasricha’s The Book of Awesome, this engaging slideshow and workbook will guide your students in writing their own personal Book of Awesome—a celebration of all the little moments that make life brighter.
📚 What’s Inside:
A teacher-ready slideshow to introduce the idea of finding joy in the small things, with examples straight from Pasricha-style awesome moments
A thoughtful, student-friendly workbook to walk learners through brainstorming, drafting, and publishing their very own Awesome entries
Optional prompts and templates to turn their writing into a keepsake personal book—or combine entries to create a collaborative Class Book of Awesome!
🎯 Why This Resource Works:
Boosts student voice, reflection, and descriptive writing
Builds gratitude and positive mental health through writing
Low-prep and easy to integrate into ELA, SEL, or morning work
Flexible for individual use, buddy writing, or a whole-class celebration
Let your students become authors of their own awesome stories—and watch them start to notice and appreciate the tiny moments that matter most.
Imagine your students lighting up as they realize how awesome their everyday lives really are—from finding a hoodie with a front pocket to hearing their favourite song at the perfect moment. Inspired by Neil Pasricha’s The Book of Awesome, this engaging slideshow and workbook will guide your students in writing their own personal Book of Awesome—a celebration of all the little moments that make life brighter.
📚 What’s Inside:
A teacher-ready slideshow to introduce the idea of finding joy in the small things, with examples straight from Pasricha-style awesome moments
A thoughtful, student-friendly workbook to walk learners through brainstorming, drafting, and publishing their very own Awesome entries
Optional prompts and templates to turn their writing into a keepsake personal book—or combine entries to create a collaborative Class Book of Awesome!
🎯 Why This Resource Works:
Boosts student voice, reflection, and descriptive writing
Builds gratitude and positive mental health through writing
Low-prep and easy to integrate into ELA, SEL, or morning work
Flexible for individual use, buddy writing, or a whole-class celebration
Let your students become authors of their own awesome stories—and watch them start to notice and appreciate the tiny moments that matter most.