Writing and School Projects

The Death of Captain Bob

One scorching day Captain Bob was approaching the Mouser Army base. He was going to help the mice-soldiers fight intruder owls.

As he sailed the crystal-clear stream in a paper cup with a cannon inside, he saw an owl named Old Hoot. Thinking he was an intruder, Bob fired his cannon, which fired golden popcorn seeds. The seeds conked Old Hoot on the head, making him cranky. Old Hoot saw Bob firing, he swooped down, grabbed Bob and flew very high. Remembering his teeth, Bob gnawed on Old Hoot's feet, making him itch. Finally, Old Hoot couldn't stand it any more. He let go of Bob and let him plunge into the icy river.

Nearby, a salmon was swimming up stream. With its tail going swoosh, the fish slapped Bob onto the riverbank. Old Hoot swooped down and ate up Bob. Bob land in Old Hoot's stomach, and kept on punching the sides, giving Old Hoot a tummy ache. Finally, Old Hoot spat him up in a pellet.

One day later, a scientist found this pellet, wrapped it in foil and sold it to Mr. Ausby and 27 other pellets.

I, Ricky, glued Bob's bones to a board and to this day he lies there, trapped forever.

I Am

I Am Becoming a 6th Grader

I am becoming a 6th grader.
I wonder if I will see my old friends.
I hear that homework can take up to two hours.
I see a gigantic A+ on my test.
I want to have A's all year long.
I am becoming a 6th grader.

I pretend I am an exceptional student.
I feel a burst of self-confidence.
I touch my goals of 6th grade.
I worry that I have no friends.
I hope to get a college degree.
I am becoming a 6th grader.

I understand why I make mistakes.
I say that everything will need practice.
I dream that 6th grade will be a snap.
I try to do my best.
I hope I will be successful in the future.
I am becoming a 6th grader!