Thursday, February 28, 2013

Meant to be?

One fridge is clean and is full of organic, healthy foods. One fridge is filthy and is full of old Styrofoam take out boxes. The owners of these two fridges go on a blind date. Tell the story. 

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Online Breakups

(This graph shows the number of breakups throughout the year according to Facebook. Examine the graph and write one paragraph of relationship advice based on your observations. If you can not see the graph, ask Ms. Chetto for a print out). 

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Axe Lady


A nicely dressed woman in a pink dress stands against a white wall. On her right arm is an expensive bracelet, which matches the large diamond ring on her index finger. In her hand, she holds a long handled, shiny axe. 

Tell this story.

Friday, February 22, 2013

Sheep (for Monday)

Post your reaction to this video.


(this DQ requires Youtube access and sound)

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Son of Sanders Arrested!

Newspaper Headline:

Son of Sanders Arrested in NYC!
Hector Sanders, son of infamous space hero Commander Sanders, was arrested today under mysterious circumstances. Police are not revealing the reasons why he has been detained. "He always seems so calm, I wonder what set him off," stated Hector's neighbor. "Whatever it was, it must've been bad!"

FINISH THE STORY FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS. YOU CAN NOT USE A CHARACTER ONCE IT HAS ALREADY BEEN PICKED. 

  1. The police officer at the scene
  2. An eyewitness
  3. A gossiping blabbermouth 
  4. An innocent bystander 
  5. A person who recently escaped from a hospital for the criminally insane 
  6. Hector Sander's best friend
  7. Hector Sander's worst enemy
  8. The lawyer that must represent Hector in court 
  9. A female sloth with a huge crush on Hector
  10. Lt. Flufferson
  11. Billy the Kid
  12. Ms. Chetto's 6th Hour Class
  13. Sam Hebbe


Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Pool Shark

Imagine a world where it is normal for sharks to randomly appear anywhere, including your backyard pool. Explain how you would defend yourself against this surprise attack. 


Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Allergies

If all humans suddenly developed an allergy to the same thing, what do you think would help humanity the most?

Monday, February 18, 2013

Dream or Nightmare

You get to create a dream or a nightmare for someone. 
What do you create and whom do you give it to??

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Valentine's Day



Choose one of the following items:
  • a stapler
  • an empty cereal box
  • a penny
  • your math book
  • Ms. Chetto's Chia tree
  • Battletoads for the Wii

Write a paragraph explaining why your item is the most romantic Valentine's Day gift you could ever give to someone.


Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Money for Memories

What if memories could be used as money??

Would a house cost five years of memories?
What memories would you be willing to spend?
What years of memories would you never use?

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

The Village

Tell this story:

A whole village of people went to bed normally one night, only to wake up the next morning in a field outside the village. 

What happened?

Monday, February 11, 2013

I'm a Scientist

"Nothing shocks me, I'm a Scientist."

Write a story that includes this line either at the beginning, the end, or somewhere in between. 

Friday, February 8, 2013

Football!

Explain what happened at the Superbowl from the perspective of a football helmet. 


Thursday, February 7, 2013

Pause or Rewind

Which would you rather have, a rewind button for your life or a pause button? Make your case for your choice or explain what you would do with it. 

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Hakuna Matata

People worry way to much about __________________________. 

Fill in the blank and write a paragraph on why you feel that way. 


(the picture is not related)

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Shine!!

Everyone is good at some activity in school. Where do you shine?

Write an paragraph that explains what you feel is your strongest area of expertise. 

(And you can't say "nothing")

Monday, February 4, 2013

Super Successful

It's 20 years from now and your name has just been called to receive an award. Tell the story of what the award is for and how you came to be so successful to win this award. 

Friday, February 1, 2013

School Days

Think of your best or worst day of school. Tell the story of what happened.