Time Traveler

If you could go back to any time in history (from 20 years ago to the beginning of time-about 6,000 years ago) what time period and group of people would you go back to and why? What would your life be like? As you consider this question, remember that you would have to live the way the people lived back then; you couldn't bring modern conveniences with you.

President for Hire

John McCain and Barak Obama are busy preparing to win the election in November, but a surprise opening has arisen and you (yes you, a 6th grader) are now on the ballot for President. Write a short speech telling what you will do as President of the United States of America. What will you change? How? What will you make better? Why? Make your speech convincing so everyone will want to vote for you!

If I Had a Million Dollars

A few years ago, there was a popular song in which the group had all kinds of wacky ideas of how they would spend a million dollars. How would you spend a million dollars?

Creative Juices

I know you all have great ideas in your heads because I get to hear them all day long. Now, get those creative juices going and write an ending to the following story starter. Be sure to use 100 words and check your spelling and grammar.


As Pete rounded the corner, he stood in shock when he saw.....