- You made some gingerbread cookies. As you took them out of the oven, one of the gingerbread men jumped off the pan and onto the floor. Describe your conversation and what happened next.
- Oh no! Santa is sick and can’t deliver presents to all the good boys and girls. Tell the story of how you solved this problem.
- Describe what snowmen do when they come alive at night. Tell the story from the perspective of a snowman.
- It is Christmas morning and everyone is still asleep. You sneak to the tree to peek at your presents. One of the presents is wiggling and making strange noises. You get closer and the top pops open. Tell the story of what happens next.
- Imagine you are a Christmas tree. You have the great opportunity of being able to tell how you want to be decorated. Write a detailed description of how you look when it is finished.
- What do you think a day as Santa’s elf would be like? From the perspective of an elf, describe a typical day from beginning to end.
- Pretend that you have just given Santa a smartphone, laptop, or iPad. Explain to Santa how this new technology will help him and save him a lot of time.
- Pick three New Year's Resolutions. Describe why you picked them and how you will accomplish them.
- The Abominable Snowman is an ape-like creature said to inhabit the Himalayan regions of Nepal and Tibet. Tell a story about seeing the Abominable Snowman.
- Iowa just experienced the worst blizzard it has ever seen. School has been cancelled and you are stuck at home. The power lines are down and you have no power and no working technology. Even your cell phones aren’t working! Describe what you would do during your technology free snow day.
Homework: Enjoy your holiday break!