Using Squirtle as a Hook for Writing....

 Squirtle the Turtle is longing for some stories....

  Last week I opened up to the students that for writing workshop I would like them to write about Squirtle.  It could be any form they chose:
     Poetry/Song
     Narrative (what they have seen)
     Adventure (make believe)
     Or any other topic so long as I approved it first.  The kids took this idea and  ran with it...

Some topics include:

• Katie wrote a diary entry from Squirtle's point of view in which he decided to break out of his tank!
• Lilly wrote about Squirtle's adventures at night...did you know he watches TV? He lovesToy Story.
• Jordan wrote a tongue twister - Squirtle squats by the squirt shore.  Turtle twisted toward the tortoise shore.
• Amber and Tim wrote poems (as did my paraprofessional Tana)
• Broderick wrote all about how the turtle pees on the floor (this really bother him!)
• Darlene wrote about how we got him and how old he is...
• Shane and Robert wrote what they have noticed about him - he came from Petsmart, he is shy, etc...
• Kayla wrote about him secretly being Oprah!
• Dean wrote a story about him being a Pharoah (he is currently reading the Red Pyramid series)

All of the topics were wonderful and fun to read...I'll leave you with a few to whet your appetite.   Apoem by Tamia...

And a Cartoon by Ben...