Take a “hands-up” survey of the class: “How many of you are Type A; how many Type B?” Write about why you like your French fries the way you do. Is there a different sauce you like with fries. How do you feel about salt and pepper? Where do you …
Make up three different two kinds of people divisions yourself. Describe the characteristics of each of them. For example: There are two kinds of people in the world: sailors and divers. Write a creative story based on the two characteristics you choose: The Mighty Adventures of the Tidy and the …
Imagine you are the “let’s go outside in the winter” person. What things do you love to do in the cold, snow, and ice? Tell stories of winter adventures you have had. Imagine you are the “good time to snuggle in front of the fire” person. What things do you …
Write about building sandcastles at the beach. Include the complete story of where, when, what you built, how long it lasted, who you built with, tools you had to work with, dialogue, etc. Write the story of this picture. Include the thoughts of the builder as the structure comes into …
Think about “the rules” for caring for texts and library books and your own books. Imagine a humorous story where your character explains to the librarian how he/she managed to break all the rules. Write about your first public library membership – getting your card, what did it look like, …
Write about the kinds of people who park in the lines, and a person who ignores the lines in the parking space? Why are there lines? What are some parking situations with no lines – what “rules of politeness” are you to follow in that case? Create a story the …
Take a quick class survey. Who eats from the top; who eats a stick at a time? Which is your favourite way to eat a Kit Kat? Do you actually eat this bar? Which are your favourite candies? Do you share your Kit Kat? Etc. Sweet words. Make a list …
There are two kinds of people: Those who love snow and those who don’t. Write stories of the things you love about snow. Write stories of the things you hate about snow. Write about what you did when school closed for snow…or for any other reason.
Are you the kind of person who likes to leave a little bit on the plate? Or stops eating as soon as you are full? With what foods? When? What foods do eat you eat reluctantly? What kinds of food do you eat every single piece of? When? Why? Eating …
There are two kinds of people: people who want to sit under a tree and read, and people who want to climb trees. Where are all the places you like to read? Home, school, library, in the car, under a tree? What do you like to read there? Have you …
