Imagine you are one of Edd’s descendants. Write a Thanksgiving speech to explain why Edd’s family and many others moved from Ireland to America in the 1840s and 1850s. Use details from the article to describe what was happening across Ireland at the time.

Imagine you are Rory. Write a letter to Paul telling him how learning to be a fancy dancer affected you. 

Write a speech from the Emperor to his nieces and nephew explaining why he chose Ling to succeed him. Use specific examples from the play. 

Think about the meaning of the root chron to figure out what Lexie is saying. Write your own sentence for each orange word. Then find one more word with the root chron
and write a sentence with that too.  

It’s the day after Halloween, and your friend has leftover pumpkins. Write your friend a letter explaining what they can do with the pumpkins instead of throwing them away. Use ideas from the infographic and add your own!  

Imagine you’re a reporter writing a short article about the avalanche. Sum up what happened to the people on the Seattle Express over six days. 

Why do you think this story is titled “The Definition of Cool”? What does Desmond learn cool really means?

Write a series of journal entries from Bellerophon’s point of view, telling what he goes through as he becomes a hero. Include how his challenge starts, who helps him, and what he does.

Think about the meaning of the root cred to figure out what Lexie is saying. Write three new sentences, one for each orange word. Then find one more word with the root cred and write a sentence with that too.

It’s the night before the first day of school. Write a journal entry explaining how you plan to make a new friend. Use ideas from the infographic—and add your own personal touches!