Summer Writing Challenge #9

Yesterday we drove up to Horsethief Reservoir and spent the day fishing.  Sadly, we didn't catch anything, but we had a great day relaxing as a family.  Some of the highlights were the 12 baby ducklings, dipping our feet in the cool water, and kicking back in the shade.  It wasn't the most exciting day, but it just seemed perfect for summer!

Writing Challenge #9

What is your favorite summer activity?  Describe the activity and tell us why you enjoy it so much.  

Writing Challenge #8 Wacky Hybrids

While trying to come up with a topic for this week, I found a couple photos that cracked me up.  These obviously Photoshopped pictures made me start wondering about what kind of lives these odd creatures would have.  Thus your topic for this week.

Writing Challenge #8
Use one of the following photos for inspiration or come up with your own animal hybrid.  Write a description of that animal's life in either first person or third person point of view.  Think about the following:

Who would he/she hang out with?
How would others treat him?
What challenges would he face?
What would her talents be?
Where would he live?

Writing Challenge #7

Good morning!  Today's writing topic is a descriptive list.  You can create simply a numbered list or put it into story form.  Please use as much description as possible.  Your list can be humorous or serious.

Writing Challenge #7
Create a list about the following topic: "Seven reasons you know it's time to go home"
Why you are away from home is up to you--on vacation, out running errands, a rough day at school, etc.  Be creative and have fun!

Writing Challenge Week 6

I hope you are finding ways to keep cool this week!  What better way than writing :)  Did you know that yesterday, July 8, was Video Games Day?  We used that as an excuse to stay home in the air conditioning most of the day.   In honor of that holiday, we're going to write about video games this week.

Week #6


Describe your favorite video game.  Why do you love that game?  Do you believe that video games can have a negative effect on students?  Explain why or why not.  

Week #5

Wow! Can you believe it's the fifth week of summer already? I hope everyone is having a fabulous summer. Any big plans for July 4th?  I'm going to go with a Independence Day theme this week. 

Writing Challenge Week 5 

 You two options this week:

1. What is your most memorable Fourth of July? Is it a fun memory, or was it a terrible disaster? Describe the events and why they were memorable.

 2. Write a story about a wacky, crazy July Fourth celebration.