What does this picture remind you of? Describe in detail about your thinking and what you can learn from these ants in the picture.

A Cow Comes to Visit

We are going to have an assembly at our school with a real, live cow. What would happen if the cow wanted to stay and become a student for a day in our classroom? What would the cow learn? What would the cow enjoy? Would she have any challenges? What kind of help would she need? Use your imagination and write your thoughts about our bovine visitor.

Vacations

What has been your favorite vacation so far? Describe everything that you did to make it feel so special. If you have one place that you would like to visit next time, what would that be and why?

Family

Describe your family and its members. What are some things that make your family special? Are there things that you would like to be different?

New Year Resolutions

2010 is the beginning of a brand new decade and also a new year for all of us. What are some resolutions that you have for this new year? Describe your plan on how you are going to achieve them. Explain why its important to have goals or resolutions.

Holiday Cheer

Holidays are very special times for all families. What traditions or celebrations do you follow? Write a paragraph of what you and your family do for the holidays. Remember, it is also a time for giving to the less fortunate whether in the form of donations or time. What can you do to give back something to the community?

A Cozy Place to Sleep and Relax!

Describe your bedroom. What makes it special so that you feel cozy and fall asleep? Create a mind movie of your bedroom with as many descriptive words as you can.