Monday, December 2, 2013

Stuck in a Snowstorm!

Imagine that a huge snowstorm hits your town. It dumps more than 3 feet of snow overnight, closing roads, and causing power outages. You and your family are stuck at home with no electricity for five days. What do you do?

Write a short story/paragraph about what you would do if you were stuck at home during a snowstorm. Be Creative! 

Monday, November 4, 2013

3 Guests to a Thanksgiving Dinner

Imagine that you have the choice to invite any three guests, dead or alive, to a Thanksgiving dinner to share in your food, family and friendly conversation. (Your guest could be a family member, an author, a celebrity... anyone!) Explain who each of your chosen guests is, why did you choose them, and what is it like eating with them? Be creative!

Friday, October 25, 2013

Write a story about your night in a haunted house!


Imagine that you spent the night in a haunted house. Write a story (with a beginning, middle, and end) about your adventure there. What did the house look like? Who did you meet? What happened there? How did you feel? YOU MUST START YOUR STORY WITH A STORY STARTER HOOK.

Monday, October 21, 2013

Pretend that you have to make a pirate costume for Halloween. Tell how you would make it.

Pretend that you have to make a pirate costume for Halloween. 
Tell what supplies you would need and how you would make it. Make sure you use transitions words (First, Second, Next, Then, Finally...) to make sure your reader can follow your directions in order. Be creative!

Monday, October 14, 2013

Monday, October 7, 2013

What would life be like if you were a scarecrow overlooking a pumpkin patch?

What would life be like if you were a scarecrow overlooking a pumpkin patch?
What are some of the things you would see? hear? smell? feel?