I begin the day with my small tools
to clean my patient’s teeth. I placed
the paper bib on her and shined a light
down so I could see. I found one
cavity! After all the teeth were
cleaned, I gave her a toothbrush.
What is a dentist?
100
I sat in my seat excitedly watching
the man swing from pole to pole. Far
under him 2 elephants carried ladies
with feathers in their hair. I ate my
popcorn as I watched 8 clowns pile out
of a tiny car.
What is the circus?
100
Akia was riding home in the car with her mom after school. She could barely keep her eyes open. Her mom was talking to her about her day and asking her questions, but she hardly heard anything she said. Before she knew it, she opened her eyes and they were pulling up to her house.
What is sleepy/tired?
100
The giant panda is a bearlike animal that has thick white fur with black markings on its ears, limbs, shoulders, and around its eyes. The giant panda feeds on bamboo forests at high altitudes in western China. It also eats bulbs, roots, eggs, and some small mammals. The cubs are born in late winter. The giant panda is an endangered species and is protected by the Chinese government.
What is to inform?
100
A brochure about Challenge Foundation Academy that includes all of the important facts about the school.
What is to inform?
200
When I get to work I pass out papers
and set up a game for the kids to play.
When everyone arrives, we read a story
and discuss it. The bell rings and it is
time for lunch. I correct some papers
and prepare the next lesson.
What is a teacher?
200
Last Saturday night, my cousin slept
over my house. We roasted
marshmallows at the bright fire and
chased fireflies. We caught 10 fireflies
and watched them glow in a jar.
Afterwards, we set them free.
What is nighttime and/or summer?
200
Isaiah's grandmother could not believe her ears! When Miss Johnson told her how great Isaiah's day had been, she wanted to cry. She could only hope tomorrow would be just as great.
What is surprised/excited?
200
It's New! It's Refreshing!
It's Slurpy Soda!
This is the best soda in the world! If you drink this soda you will jump higher, run faster and be smarter in school. Try one today!
What is to persuade?
200
A list of the top ten reasons why students should not have to wear a uniform.
What is to persuade?
300
Today has been very busy. I
replaced a knee and set a broken arm
into a cast. Now, I am examining a
patient with a sore leg. He may need
some medicine. Later, I take off my
white coat and stethoscope and relax.
What is a doctor?
300
I waited patiently for my dinner to
be brought to the table. All of our
food was carried over on a big, round
tray. Lots of other families were eating
dinner, also. When we were through,
Dad left the waitress a big tip.
What is a restaurant?
300
Lawrence could not stop laughing. He knew it would probably get him in trouble, but it seemed like every time someone said something it was hilarious! He tried holding it in, but then someone sneezed really loud and he lost it!
What is silly?
300
She walked along the beach enjoying
how the sand felt between her toes. She
gathered many different types of shells.
As she bent down to pick up another
shell she noticed it wasn’t a shell. It was a
bottle with a piece of paper inside it. She
excitedly opened the bottle took out the
paper and began to read what was on it.
What is to entertain?
300
A song about a boy who is in love with a girl who thinks he stinks.
What is to entertain?
400
I put on my white shirt and begin
chopping carrots. Behind me is a pot
of boiling broth. I choose some nice
herbs and chop them to place into the
soup. When it is done, I pour a bowl
of hot soup and hand it to the waiter.
What is a chef?
400
Friday was our last day of school.
My class spent the day at the
playground and had a picnic. When
the final bell rang, I ran out of the
building and headed home. My mom
had a popsicle waiting for me.
What is daytime and/or summer?
400
Jaclyn was so excited about playing Fern in Charlotte's Web! However, when she woke up, she felt weak and her nose was runny. Her forehead felt warm and she was really tired. "Uh Oh!" she thought.
What is sick?
400
The platypus is a different looking animal
that lives in the rivers and coastal regions
of Eastern Australia. It is a furry mammal,
but it lays eggs. It lives near the water
and uses its webbed feet to swim. Its nose
resembles a duck’s bill which helps it as
it gathers food such as shrimp. When the
platypus swims underwater it closes both
its eyes and ears.
What is to inform?
400
A book of the funniest pranks in history.
What is to entertain?
500
Before the show I practice my lines.
I like to look into the mirror and
pretend. I fix my hair and makeup and
get into my costume. Before the
curtain rises, I am nervous but eager
to begin performing.
What is an actor?
500
We ran from hay bale to hay bale
trying not to step on any cow pies.
Uncle Joe picked us up with his tractor
and gave us some fresh milk to drink.
We helped with the garden and fed the
chickens.
What is a farm?
500
India rolled her eyes as Kaleb let out that funny sneeze he always did. Then, when he started dancing, she felt like she was going to be sick. To make things even worse, he was sitting next to her making those funny noises. "Ugh, she thought to herself, "I have to get away from him!" Kaleb, however, thought it was hilarious!
(How was India feeling?)
What is annoyed/irritated?
500
Cell phones should not be used in
public places. They annoy people
who are close to the person using
the cell phone. Cell phones often
ring at inappropriate times. Often
the person on the phone speaks too
loudly. They can disrupt other people’s
conversations. If people need to make
phone calls in public, they should
excuse themselves and go outside.