Storyworks Contests

Write a paragraph to explain how the Great Alaska Earthquake changed the town of Valdez. Include at least three details from the text.

Imagine you’re Max. Write a letter to your dad telling him about how you stopped the flooding in the house and what you learned from the experience.

Imagine you are Lord Togashi. Write a speech about why you made Baachan your chief adviser. Include details about the problems she solved.

What root should Lexie use next? Find three words that contain the same Greek or Latin root of your choice. Then write a sentence for each word (or create a comic that features your words).

Create an invitation to an international holiday party. Tell your guests what foods you’ll be serving and why, using details from the infographic and your own research.

Imagine you are a journalist reporting on the three women who were lost in Death Valley. Write an article explaining how they got lost and what they did to survive. Use details from the article and the text features.

Explain how Oren’s background affects the way he feels about lacrosse. What events change the way he feels about the game—and himself?

Pretend you’re Sally. Write a top secret diary entry telling why you decided to become a spy. Use details from the play to explain what you did and why you are good at this job.

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

Imagine you’re the leader of a nature club in your neighborhood. Write a letter to your neighbors explaining why they should build bat houses.

Imagine you have been asked to be the narrator of a TV show about the Ice Age. Write what you would say to explain what life was like for humans and animals during this time. 

Imagine you’re a reporter. Write an article about
how Sophia got her start as Squeakers the Mouse. 

Write a letter to young Genie. Explain why her goal to study sharks is important and why she should continue to follow her dreams. 

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

Write a letter to the U.S. president explaining why the apple should be our national fruit. Use facts from the infographic to support your letter.