Straw into Gold

Can you think of a time when you had an opportunity that you passed up, either because you did not recognize it as an opportunity or were fearful of pursuing it? What can you do in the future to recognize opportunities and take advantage of them?

A Terrible Loss

Imagine that you've lost your most precious and prized possession. Write one paragraph about what the item was, and why it was special to you; a second paragraph about how you lost the item; and a third paragraph about how you felt when you realized the item was missing.

Movie Making Reflection

I realize that we only had a short time to make your snow-go movies. What do you think you could have done as a group member to improve the project? How could your group have worked better together? Why do you think I pushed you to be detailed in your storyboarding? Please be honest, but kind, in your comments.

An Army of Everyone

Persuasive Writing tries to convince readers of something. Skilled persuasive writers can be convincing about any position, even one they don't believe in themselves.

Try your hand at persuasive writing: Compose three paragraphs arguing that every American teenager should be required to serve in the army for two years.