Quick Write Forty Five: Original Theme

Today's Quick Write Challenge!

Today you will create the theme!  Choose ONE THEME option and create an ORIGINAL STORY that demonstrates the theme.  When you share today, we will try to GUESS which theme you used, so make it easy for us through your writing!

THEME CHOICES

1. Often those who aren’t the easiest to love are the ones who need it the most.
2. Being kind is more important than being right.
3. Things are not always as they appear
4. Knowledge can help us prepare for the future.
5. Relationships are dependent on sacrifice

Quick Write Forty Four: Create the Theme Part Two

Today's Quick Write Challenge!

Today you will create the theme!  Choose ONE THEME option and ONE STORY STARTER.  Create a story that clearly demonstrates the THEME you have chosen!  Good Luck...

THEME CHOICES

1. Things are not always as they appear

2. Accepting a challenge leads to positive results.

3. Knowledge can help us prepare for the future.

OPTION ONE

Story Starter

Thunder clapped against the sky. The girl shuddered. She knew something was out there in the night. Something that shouldn't be.

OPTION TWO

Story Starter

The old man walked to his desk and pulled out a key. He handed it with a scowl to his nephew. "You don’t know what you’re doing," he muttered. 

OPTION THREE

Story Starter

The wind whipped the trees in the backyard. Ted was worried one was going to fall on the house. He hadn’t seen a storm this bad in the ten years he’d lived here. He wondered what was to come.

Quick Write Forty Three: Create the THEME

Today's Quick Write Challenge!

Today you will create the theme!  Choose ONE THEME option and ONE STORY STARTER.  Create a story that clearly demonstrates the THEME you have chosen!  Good Luck...

THEME CHOICES

1. Relationships are dependent on sacrifice

2. Good planning leads to success.

3. It is better to give than to receive.

OPTION ONE

Story Starter

The two coins in his pocket clinked together as he stumbled down the cold pavement, the holes in his shoes turning his feet into blocks of ice.  His heart was warmed though in the knowledge that he was rich...

OPTION TWO

Story Starter

Icy wind slashed at his face and the rain danced its evil dance upon his head as he tried to get his bearings on the isolated beach. 

OPTION THREE

Story Starter

My hair stood on end, a shiver raced down my spine and a lump came to my throat. It was him...

Quick Write Forty Two: You Choose Friday

Today's Quick Write Challenge!

Today is a  YOU CHOOSE FRIDAY!  Choose ONE of your quick writes from this week and EXPAND on it.  Turn it into a FULL piece! Good Luck :)

Quick Write Forty: BREAKING NEWS...

Today's Quick Write Challenge!

Today you will be a NEWS REPORTER!  Choose ONE option below and write it as if it were the LEAD STORY in the evening news.  You may even start the news report by saying, "Breaking news, this just in..."  Good Luck :) 

OPTION ONE

OPTION TWO

Quick Write Forty One: Describe or Opinion!

Today's Quick Write Challenge!

Today you will be a NEWS REPORTER!  Choose ONE option below and write it as if it were the LEAD STORY in the evening news.  You may even start the news report by saying, "Breaking news, this just in..."  Good Luck :) 

Option One

Option Two

Option Three

Quick Write Thirty Nine: FUN with Point of View!

Today's Quick Write Challenge!

Today you will use your knowledge of POINT OF VIEW to create a story. Each choice is based on a specific Point of View.  Make sure to put yourself in the mindset of the perspective you are writing from today!  Good Luck :) 

OPTION ONE

OPTION TWO

OPTION THREE

Quick Write Thirty Eight: Mixed up Monday

Today's Quick Write Challenge!

Today you will use your knowledge to create a story. Each choice is based on history.  Make sure to use historical evidence you have learned through the years to help create your quick write.   Good Luck!

Option One:

Option Two:

Option Three:

Quick Write Thirty Seven: Creative Choice!

Today's Quick Write Challenge!

Today you will review your skills by being CREATIVE!  Each choice is challenging but YOU can do it.  Make sure to 'think outside of the box' when you are writing and make your story come alive.  Good Luck!

Option One:

Option Two:

Option Three: