April 24, 2014

April is Listening Awareness Month.

Describe a time when you wish you had listened better than you did. Please include the details surrounding the incident and the consequences for your poor listening.

April 23, 2014

The tallest man in medical history was about 9 feet tall. Imagine that you have grown to be taller than him! Describe what your typical day would be like if you were the tallest person to ever live.

April 22, 2014

Welcome back! Please take some time to carefully explain what you did over your Easter Break. Please be specific. The more details, the better your grade will be.

REMEMBER...JESUS DIED ON GOOD FRIDAY AND ROSE ON EASTER SUNDAY.

April 17, 2014

Tomorrow we will celebrate Good Friday. Why do we celebrate Good Friday? What is so good about it? How would your life be different in you didn't know about Good Friday?

April 16, 2014

Do you think students should or should not have to wear uniforms to school everyday? Explain your answer. Use details to defend your choice.

April 15, 2014

Today is a free write. Please write about whatever you would like. (must be God-pleasing) Use this as an opportunity to share some of your thoughts and feelings. All students must have a minimum of 10 complete sentences. Enjoy!

April 14, 2014

The ocean liner Titanic struck an iceberg on this day in 1912, causing it to sink. Pretend that you are a deep-sea diver who is exploring the ship's wreckage. What sunken treasures would you find?

April 10, 2014

Pie is the favorite dessert of many people. If you could write a recipe for a new kind of pie, what flavor would it be? What ingredients would you need? Be creative and spend sometime creating a world famous pie.

April 9, 2014

Instead of drops of water, imagine that one day rain poured down in the form of chocolate pudding! Describe what would happen during a "pudding storm." You must include no less than five complete sentences.

April 8, 2014

If you could fill a basket (about the size of a small closet) with your favorite things, what would your basket contain? List five items you would include in your basket and what they mean to you.

April 7, 2014

April is National Garden Month. If you had your own garden, what kinds of plants or vegetables would you be sure not to plant? Explain why you wouldn't plant those certain plants and vegetables.

April 3, 2014

Write about a disagreement you have had with a brother, sister, father, mother, or any family member. Then explain how that disagreement was resolved or fixed.

April 2, 2014

Juan Ponce de Leon discovered Florida on this day in 1513. Florida is known as the Sunshine State because of its beautiful weather and sunny climate. (South Dakota was the Sunshine State until Florida stole the nickname) If you could think of a new nickname for your state, what would it be and why?

April 1, 2014

April Fools' Day is observed on April 1. That makes today April Fools' Day. Write about the best prank you have ever played on anyone. Please give vivid details about your prank.

March 31, 2014

This is the last day of March. Look back over the past month and write 3 or more sentences about your favorite memory from March. Please write about one memory only!

March 21, 2014

Today is the last day of school before our week long spring break. Hooray! If you had your choice to do anything you wanted over spring break, what would you do and why? Please note that you have a limit of 9 days and $1,000,000. Use specific details to describe what you will be doing and why.

March 20, 2014

Have you ever listened to two birds chirping in the trees and wondered what they were saying to each other? Imagine that you could actually understand their language this morning. Please write down (translate) what the two birds said to each other this morning as they were chirping in the tree. Remember to use quotation marks to indicate that someone or something is talking.

March 19, 2014

Imagine that you come home from school one day and find a large wrapped package on the kitchen table. It has your name on the label with no return address or name. (you don't know who sent it to you) You quickly open it and gasp in surprise! Describe what is in the package, who it is from, and what effect the unexpected gift will have on you.

March 18, 2014

Each spring, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences presents awards, called Oscar Awards, to the best actor, director, and movie, etc.
Imagine that you are starring in a movie! Describe the type of movie it would be (action, adventure, fantasy, science fiction) and what it would be about. Please give specific details about your movie.

March 17, 2014

As spring approaches, many things in nature start to turn green once again. Imagine that you woke up one morning only to discover that you had turned green overnight. Write about your day and how you finally returned to your normal color.

February 13, 2014

You are exploring the Amazon River banks in South America and you discover a rare animal that could be of great use to humans. You have never seen anything like it! What is this animal? How can it help people?

February 12, 2014

Today is President Abraham Lincoln's birthday! His nickname was Honest Abe. Write a paragraph telling why honesty is important, especially as a Christian.

February 11, 2014

Have you ever heard the saying, "One person's trash is another person's treasure"? Have you ever found or been given an item that someone else was going to throw away? Describe it. Why did you like it?

February 10, 2014

Imagine that today is February 10, 1820. You live in a log cabin in Duluth, Minnesota. Describe what you will do today.

February 6, 2014

If you could plan your next birthday party, what would you do? Why? (Please include all the details)

February 5, 2014

What do you like most about living in your city? What do you like least about it? Explain your answers.

February 4, 2014

Imagine that you found an old trunk in your grandparents' attic. What would you like to find in the trunk? Explain the reason for your choices.

February 3, 2014

Weather predictions from a groundhog? You bet! Yesterday was Groundhog Day, and Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his hole in the ground. If he saw his shadow, winter will last 6 more weeks. But if he didn't, spring is just around the corner. Did Phil see his shadow yesterday? (research) Choose another animal that you think could do a good job of predicting the weather. Explain why.

January 30, 2014

What is the one food you would least like to give up (never eat again) for the rest of your life? Please explain why you would never want to give up this food.

January 29, 2014

A cold winter day is a good time to curl up with a great book to read. What is one of your favorite books? Why is it your favorite book?

January 28, 2014

Pretend that you are the last animal waiting to be bought in a pet store. Which animal would you be? Who will buy you? Write about your new home and whether you like it or not. (Please respond to all portions of this post)

January 27, 2014

What is the hardest decision you have ever had to make? Looking back on your decision, do you now think you made the right choice? Explain your answer.

January 23, 2014

Among the members of your family, who understands you the best? Please take time to give reasons to defend your choice.

January 22, 2014

Write about a time when a family member embarrassed you. Then describe how you reacted. Looking back on that situation, do you feel any different about that experience now?

January 21, 2014

Imagine that you are a writer for a successful advertising company. Write a catchy advertisement for a brand-new breakfast cereal. You are permitted to create the new cereal as well as the advertisement that will encourage consumers to purchase the cereal. Please be specific.

January 16, 2014

Pets and other animals often need special care and attention during the winter months. Describe ways in which pet lovers can help animals keep warm and cozy during this chilly season.

January 15, 2014

January 15, 1929, is the birthdate of Martin Luther King Jr., a civil rights leader and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. He had a dream for the people of this country that included equality for all people, regardless of their race. If you had a dream for the people of this country, what would it be and why?

January 14, 2014

Once upon a time, believe it or not, your parents were the same age as you are! Write an imaginary diary entry that your mother or father might have written at your age.

January 13, 2014

If you could choose any wild animal to domesticate (make your pet) which animal would you choose and why? Also include some daily responsibilities that you would now have with your new pet.

January 9, 2014

Everybody has a hobby! A hobby is something you enjoy doing in your free time. Write about your favorite hobby. Tell me how you got started? What do you like about it? Would you recommend to others in the classroom? Why or why not?

January 8, 2013

There are lots of special days set aside for all sorts of reasons - Secret Pal Day, Sandwich Day, and World Hello Day, just to name a few. Today I would like you to create a holiday of your own.

What will it celebrate or honor?

How will it be celebrated?

When will it be celebrated each year?

January 7, 2014

Based on what you now about yourself, make 5 predictions about your future.

January 6, 2014

Lots of people make New Year's resolutions on this day. Many times people's New Year's resolutions deal with improving themselves in some way. Write a paragraph (minimum of 6 complete sentences) describing one thing you would like to improve about yourself.

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