Creative Writing

Write a Story That Takes Place in the Desert!

Your Mission: Write a Story Set in a Desert Whether it’s the Sahara, the Gobi, or the Mojave, your task is to create a compelling story set in the vast, arid expanse of a desert. Maybe your road trip gets derailed by blowing sand and encounters with giant snakes. Perhaps, during a nighttime bonfire, aliens make an unexpected appearance. Or you could have a close call with a cunning coyote. Your story could also take […]

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Write a Story About a Chase!

Your Task: Write a Story About a Chase That’s right—a chase. Maybe on your way to work, you saw a monster, and suddenly, the chase was on. Perhaps the U.S. Air Force scrambled jets to pursue a UFO over Alaskan airspace. Or maybe you and a friend were chased by a dog. The choice is yours. Your story just needs to be creative, well-written, and centered around a chase. You could write about: What happens […]

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Write a Story That Takes Place in the Jungle!

Imagine a place covered in dense forests, teeming with tangled vines, insects, vibrant plants, snakes, jaguars, sloths, monkeys, and so much more. This is the jungle—a world of life, danger, and mystery, usually found in tropical climates. Write a story that takes place in a jungle. Your story could be about: Feel free to take your story in any direction. All we ask is that your jungle tale is creative, well-written, and fully set in […]

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Create a Fictional Character

Step 1: Create a Fictional Character Video Explanation Worksheet 1: Describe Your Fictional Character in 250 words or more. Worksheet 2: Draw a Picture of Your Fictional Character Step 2: Exchange your character with a classmate. Then write a creative story with your given character. Video Explanation Worksheet: If you like what you see, feel free to donate to Tolentino Teaching here:

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Capture the Softer Side of a Villain!

Your mission is to humanize a character from a book or movie who has been labeled a villain. You can tell the “real” story of this character, or perhaps give a day-in-the life of what their life islike. Be creative and write 150 words or more. Video Explanation: Worksheet: If you like what you see, feel free to Donate here:

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