Write About Something You Don't Like Doing on a Hot Summer Day. What Would You Rather Be Doing?

AUGUST

Week One Write about something you don't like doing on a hot summer day. What would you rather be doing?

Week Two Describe the clothing you would wear on a hot summer day. Draw a picture of yourself wearing that clothing.

Week Three If you could invent a new holiday in the month of August, what would it be? How would people celebrate it?

Week Four A friend is giving away puppies. Write a letter to convince your parents that you would be a responsible pet owner if they let you have one.

SEPTEMBER

Week One How has your school year been going so far?

Week Two Poet Jack Prelutsky was born on September 8, 1940. He wrote a poem titled “I should have stayed in bed today.” This poem is about a child who is having a day when everything goes wrong. Tell about a day when nothing seemed to go right. Did anything make you feel better that day?

Week Three The famous chocolate maker, Milton Hershey, was born on September 13, 1857. Describe what makes a great candy bar.

Week Four It is almost October! What about the fall are you most excited about? The cooler weather, Halloween, a week off of school, etc.? Explain your answer. OCTOBER Week One October is the tenth month. Write about ten nice things you've done this year.

Week Two Spiders have eight legs. Write a story about a spider's trip to a shoe store.

Week Three October is the month of the dinosaur. What would it be like to have a dinosaur as a pet?

Week Four When you think of Halloween, you think of candy and more candy! Pretend you are a dentist. What would you tell your patients about the approaching holiday?

NOVEMBER Week One The president of the United States has very important duties to perform and decisions to make. What would you do if you were president for a day?

Week Two You have just been invited to meet the governor of your state. What questions would you ask him/her?

Week Three It is your job to name this day in honor of a special person. For whom would you choose to name and why?

Week Four Write directions for making a pumpkin pie. Don't skip any steps or your pie won't taste right. Draw a picture of your pie.

DECEMBER Week One Pretend you gave your friend a pair of mittens filled with goodies. What kinds of surprises would your friend find in the gloves?

Week Two Write about your favorite holiday traditions. What things do you do? What do you eat? Who do you celebrate it with?

JANUARY Week One You have now been in 3rd grade for about 6 months. Journal about the most interesting things you have learned this year.

Week Two South Florida does not have the same type of cold weather as Georgia. In fact it stays warm most of the year. Imagine what kids your age would do outside for fun this time of year in Florida.

Week Three If you could be any animal during the winter season what animal would you be? WHY?

Week Four Losing a tooth can be exciting, but how do you think the tooth feels? Is it sad or is it excited to get picked up by the tooth fairy? Write about this event from a loose tooth's point of view. Remember not your point of view, but instead from the tooth's!

FEBRUARY Week One February is Responsible Pet Owner Month. In a persuasive paragraph, try to persuade your parents to get you a new pet. Tell what qualities make a good pet owner. How would you be a good pet owner?

Week Two Thomas Edison was born on February 11, 1847. He is the inventor of many things, including the light bulb. Describe how life would be different today if we did not have light bulbs.

Week Three No journal for today! Have a nice break!

Week Four The CRCT is only a few short months away. Write a journal telling what you plan on doing to prepare for the test.

MARCH Week One Imagine that you are a kite flying high in the sky at the end of a long string. Describe your feelings and your view as you soar about the ground. Remember to use good describing words.

Week Two Are you tired of winter yet? By this time of year, many people are ready for winter to end. If you could travel somewhere warm and sunny, where would you go? Why would you go there and what would you do?

Week Three March 17th was St. Patrick's Day. On this day, everyone is a wee bit Irish. Write an adventure story about a mischievous, magical leprechaun. Tell me about the adventures that he will have!

Week Four Imagine that you entered a time capsule and you are now living 50 years in the future. What is your school or home like in the future? Write a imaginative story about your trip into the future.

Week Five Imagine that everything around you turned green. Write a story about this day.

Week One Happy April Fools' Day! Write about the funniest April Fools' Day joke that has been played on you or a friend. Tell about the joke and what happened as a result of the joke. You can also make up a joke, and write about it.

Week Two Imagine having an unusual pet. What animal would it be? How would you care for it?

Week Three April is Keep America Beautiful Month. Tell about some things you could do to keep our county looking it's best. How would these things help to make our country better?

MAY Week One An old saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers.” Is this true where you live? Describe the plant life and flowers that you see out your window in springtime. Remember to use good describing words.

Week Two A week in May is dedicated to astronomy. If you could journey to outer space, whom would you bring with you? What would you see? How did you get there? Tell me about your experiences in outer space!

Week Three Pretend that you are a mouse and you want a delicious looking piece of cheese in a mousetrap. How will you get the cheese without getting caught? Tell me about the steps in your process to get the cheese.

Week Four Imagine that you are in charge of the weather. Write about how you would change it. What would you make each day like? Would they all be the same or would they be different?