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?

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?

Rollercoaster Ride

Write about taking a ride on this rollercoaster.

1. Where are you sitting? In the front, middle, or back? Why?
2. How do you feel as you sit down to begin the ride?
3. Use adjectives to describe the ride.
4. What do you see from the very top?
5. Do you lift your hands up? Why or why not?
6. How do you feel when the ride comes to an end?

Garden walk

Take a walk in this garden.

1. What do you see around you as you take your walk?
2. How do you feel in this place?
3. What do you smell?
4. What sounds do you hear?
5. Where is this place?
6. Why are you here today?
7. What is your mood? Is today a happy day or a sad day for you?
8. Are you walking alone or are you with someone? If you are not alone, describe the person who is with you.
9. Describe each stage of your walk. What new and interesting things catch your attention?

A window

Describe everything about this window.

1. Describe the window with as many details as you can.
2. In what country is this house?
3. Whose house is this? Who lives there?
4. How old is this house?
5. Is it in the city or the countryside? Why do you think so?
6. If someone comes to the window, who do you think it will be?

The smile of a child

Describe these children.

1. Who are they? Are they relatives, close friends, or just classmates in school?
2. What country are they in? Were they born there or did they move there?
2. Why are they laughing?
3. What is happening around them as they are laughing?
4. How did the boy on the left lose his two front teeth? Tell the whole story.

Three Bulls

What are these cows thinking? If these cows could speak to each other, what would they be saying? Write a conversation between these three bulls.

1. Where are they? Describe the place using sight, sound, feeling, taste, and smell.
2. What is so interesting to the bull in the front?
3. What are the other two bulls saying?
4. Are these bulls friends or rivals?

Window-seat view from an airplane

On a flight, you look out the window of the airplane…

1. What do you see? Describe it with as many details as you can.
2. Are you impressed with what you see? Why or why not?
3. Where are you flying to?
4. Who are you traveling with?
5. Are you traveling for business or pleasure?
6. Are you pleased with this airline’s service? Why or why not?
7. Is the plane on time or have you been delayed for some reason?
8. What do you plan to do after you arrive?