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Silly Bandz—What is your opinion?

Should kids be able to wear plastic wrist bands to school? Why or why not? Be sure to support your opinion with at least two facts.

Deadline: August 8, 2010

Published: Week of September 5

Coyote Legend

Write a short story about a talking coyote and his or her friends.

Deadline: August 15, 2010

Published: Week of September 12

World Frisbee

Pretend you are a journalist on the scene at the World Frisbee Contest. Write a paragraph reporting on the event.

Deadline: August 22, 2010

Published: Week of September 19

Why have a piggy bank?

Do you have a piggy bank? If so, why? If not, why not?

Deadline: August 29, 2010

Published: Week of September 26

The Stinky Feet Report

Write a report on Stinky Feet. What makes feet stink? What can people do about stinky feet?

Note: We won't publish anthing that accuses people you know of having stinky feet.

Deadline: September 3, 2010

Published: Week of October 3

What's for lunch?

Come up with a healthy lunch for school. Why would you choose each food item?

Deadline: September 12, 2010

Published: Week of October 10

The Misunderstood Tarantula

Write as if you were a tarantula in a classroom aquarium. Tell about your life and what you think the kids think about you.

Deadline: September 19, 2010

Published: Week of October 17

Monster Diary

Create an imaginary Monster Diary for the week before Halloween.

Deadline: September 26, 2010

Published: Week of October 24

Say Thank You to a Volunteer

Find someone who volunteers for your school or community. Write about how their volunteer work helps others.

Deadline: October 3, 2010

Published: Week of October 31

Updated 8/2/10