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?

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?

Friday, May 8, 2009

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?

Saturday, May 2, 2009

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?