Green Screen Adventures / Do the Write Thing

Beyond Words

Take a walk through your neighborhood. Write about what you see and hear. Then create a drawing or painting of it.

Think about what causes stress. How do you cope with stress? List ways in which you and the people you know could handle stress in a positive manner.

Think of something you dream of doing. What do you need to do to accomplish that goal? Write a list of the steps you need to take.

Read about different countries. Decide where you would like to visit. Research that place and write a report about it.

What sport are you interested in? Pretend you're explaining it to someone who has never seen that game. Write instructions on how to play it.

What do you want to be when you grow up? What do you need to do to prepare for it? Write down the steps in your journal.

Do you know what country your ancestors came from? Research it. Write about it.

What is your favorite subject in school? Think about what you've learned and turn it into a report.

Write a short story. Then edit your story by including more descriptive language.

Write a persuasive essay about something you would like to see changed at your school.

Think about an animal that you know. How would you describe its personality? Spunky? Shy? Hyper? Write about it.

Write a story about a character who does something wrong. What happens as a result? What does the character learn?