Haiku by Riley, Mrs. Reid's 3rd Grade Class

I have a skateboard

I like to ride my skateboard

I like my skateboard

Haiku by Dillon, Mrs. Reid's 3rd Grade Class

I left my homework

My dog ate it at past eight

I don't like my dog

Haiku by Michael, Mrs. Reid's 3rd Grade Class

Why is there a fly?

Is it going away soon?

I want it to leave

Haiku by Bradley, Mrs. Reid's 3rd Grade Class

My name is Bradley

Baseball is my favorite sport

Hitting is awesome

Haiku by Liam, Mrs. Reid's 3rd Grade Class

My dog ate my work
My dog does not like homework
I hate my do so

March Writing Prompts

Spring is almost here...finally!  The weather's getting warmer, flowers are blooming...and our minds are, too!  So, warm up those typing fingers, open up your mind, and get writing!  As always, here are some suggested writing topics to get you started, but you are welcome to submit ANY original work.

Writing Genre	Suggested Writing Prompt
Letter	Write a letter to… -A leprechaun -A woman who has inspired you (past or present, famous or not)
Persuasive	You and a friend found a leprechaun’s pot of gold, and you both want something different.  Persuade your friend to agree with you.    My favorite Dr. Seuss book/character is…    The best season is because…
Personal	Write about a time you felt lucky.   Write about a really windy day.
Imaginative	Imagine that you caught a leprechaun.  What happened?    The wind blew so hard…    I found a four-leaf clover and…    Pick a Dr. Seuss character and write about spending a day with him/her.
Clarification	How to make a leprechaun trip/catch a leprechaun    How to make/fly a kite

February Writing Prompts

Love is in the air!  It's important to show our friends and family how much we care about them all year long, but there's just something about February that makes it even more special.  There's also a lot of writing around...Valentine cards, love poems, and even the ingredients on the back of your box of chocolates! 

Writing Genre	Suggested Writing Prompt
Letter	Write a letter to… -Cupid -A friend
Persuasive	Abraham Lincoln or George Washington?  Who was the better president, and why?   Is it good or bad when the groundhog sees his shadow?
Personal	Write about a time you gave or received a Valentine   Write about a great day with your best friend
Imaginative	Imagine that you met Punxsutawney Phil (the groundhog) in Pennsylvania.  What happened?   What would happen if Cupid accidentally shot you with one of his arrows?
Clarification	How to make a Valentine card   Write about the truths and misconceptions surrounding Valentine’s Day