- You are an ant. Convince an anteater to not eat you.
- Explain three different ways to eat an Oreo cookie.
- Tell us about a nickname you have and how you got it.
- Convince us to vote for you as president of the USA.
- Explain three uses for a pencil besides for writing.
- Read us a letter you might write home when you are staying at a circus training summer camp.
- Tell us about your summer plans.
- Convince us that homework is harmful to your health.
- Tell us about your favorite pet and why it should win the Greatest Pet Ever award.
- If you were an animal, what would you be?
- You are a salesperson trying to sell us the shirt you have on.
- Explain how a smart person might not be wise.
- If you were the teacher, how would our class be different?
- Tell us about the hardest thing you have ever done.
- You are a mad scientist. Tell us about your latest invention.
- You are a famous sports player. Describe your best moment of a game.
- You are a famous rock star. Explain what the lyrics of your latest hit song mean.
- Tell us about the best job.
- Explain the benefits of drinking milk.
- Tell us how to become a millionaire.
- Tell us about the best dream you've ever had.
- Create a myth that explains why pelicans have large beaks.
- Tell us how to make a new friend.
- Tell us about the most fun recess activity.
- Tell us about your favorite holiday.
- Tell us how to make your favorite meal.
- Explain which came first: the chicken or the egg.
- Explain the rules to your favorite game.
- If everything in the world had to change to the same color, what color would you choose and why?
- Explain how you would use a hat to catch butterflies. Be sure to
- identify the type of hat that is required.
- You are a piece of paper. Describe how we should use you before you get recycled.
- Explain how to make a pizza.
- Explain four uses for a drinking glass other than for holding a liquid.
- Convince our principal to give students their birthdays off of school.
- Describe how you would modify a snail so it can go faster.
- Explain the best way to teach an old dog a new trick.
- Describe the life cycle of a frog or butterfly.
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