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.