National Pig Day

Today is National Pig Day. Imagine that you wake up one morning to discover that you have grown a pig snout and a curly tail. Write about what happens next.

A Guest Actor

Imagine that you could be a guest actor on a TV show. What role would you choose on what show?

A Scary Discovery

Use two sentences to explain what you would do if you found out that one of your classmates cheated on an exam.

Best thing about Winter

Sometimes it's hard to believe that we are in the middle of winter since we live in a such a warm and beautiful area.

Use two sentences to describe your favorite part about this wonderful season.

Learning Something New

It feels great to learn something new. At first you may feel overwhelmed by the challenge, but soon you feel powerful after you mastered a new song on an instrument, a new objective in AM, or a trick on your skateboard. Use two sentences to tell us about something new that you learned and how you felt once you mastered it.

Yang the Second

Yingtao plays a trick on Second Sister. Mariah misleads Lynn in Mariah Keeps Cool. How are these kinds of trickery alike and different? Use a "quote" from the story to support your response.

Welcome Back!

You have had a long and relaxing vacation from school. Use a minimum of two sentences to describe something fun that you did on your ski week. Remember to use details.

Valentine's Day! (2 days early)

Valentine's Day is a special day to tell people you care about them. Use two sentences to tell someone (Mom, Dad, Brother, Sister, Friend etc.) how much you care about them. Be sure to describe why you care about that special person.

Mystery Object

Select one classroom object. Write a detailed description of that object without naming it. Use a minimum of two sentences.

Wednesday Morning: Chocolate?

Imagine that you had to eat chocolate with every meal this month. Would this be a good thing or a bad thing? Explain with a minimum of two sentences.

Mom's Best Friend

We had the extraordinary opportunity to meet Kayla and Ashton on Tuesday this week. Describe something important you learned from their visit and use a "quote" to connect to something we read in Mom's Best Friend.

Rain Again!

It's raining again today. Use two sentences to describe your favorite rainy day activity. Explain what you do and why you enjoy it.

Classmate Computers

Very few 5th graders in the world have a computer sitting on their desks. Use a minimum of two sentences to explain how you feel about this extraordinary opportunity and what you hope to accomplish using this amazing tool.

Remember, "With great power comes great responsibility."

Compliment for a Friend

What one compliment would you want to give your close friend? Explain with a minimum of two sentences.

Remember, your response must be at least 2 sentences with no spelling or grammar errors.