Monday, July 13, 2009

A Second Chance

One day, an old couple in their nineties were so in love. They both went to the beach together and made a wish. They wished that they could be young again and live their lives all over again. As long as they were together, they would be happy. So they sat down on the sand, closed their eyes, and kissed each other. When they opened their eyes, they were young again!

Write the rest of the story. What do they decide to do now? How long will they stay like this?

A Frightening Travel Adventure


Complete this letter to your friend about your frightening trip last week.

Dear friend,

My ________ and I had an frightening trip last week that I want to share with you. We got in a row boat and began rowing until we were both tired. The lake was beautiful. Then the sun began to set, and it started to become dark.

Mystery Car

You are part of a police investigation, trying to figure out what happened to this car. When you found this car, it was abandoned. Write the police report about what you discovered.

1. What happened to this car?
2. Who was driving the car when it crashed? Did you know this person?
3. Why did it crash?
4. How long has it been here? Was it here before the snow started?
5. Where is this place? Have you ever been here before?
6. What do the police decide to do about that car?

Determination

This cute little pig is determined to climb this wall. Write about determination.

1. Write about a time when you needed determination to do something difficult. What did you need to do? Why was it difficult? How did your determination help you to do it?

2. Do you need determination to do something difficult now? What is it? Why is it so difficult? What can you do to show that you are determined to do it?

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Bird Watching


Write about these birds.

1. Describe what these birds see as they watch the sunset.
2. Describe the surrounding area. Is this a beach or a mountain?
3. Do they come here every night, or is tonight a special night?
4. Are all of these birds the same or are they different? If they are different, do they get along with each other? Why or why not?
5. Why is the middle one opening its wings? Is there a reason or is he just stretching them?

An Old Ruin

Write about this old building.

1. How old is this building?
2. What was this building in the past? Describe what it was in the past with many details.
3. Who lived here? What was his/her occupation? Did he/she have a family?
4. Was it an important place? Why or why not?
5. Was there always water here?
6. What is this place now? Describe the building and the surrounding area with many adjectives and details.

The Flying Man


Write about this man in the air.

1. Who is this man, and what is he doing?
2. What is his suit attached to?
3. How high is he? Is this a dangerous or normal activity for him?
4. Is he having a good time? Why do you think so?
5. Would you like to try it? Why or why not?