 |
| Write about this family of scarecrows. What kind of adventures might they get up to? |
Prompts
- It's the birthday of George Pullman, who invented the railway sleeping car. Write about a family going on an overnight train journey.
- "Nothing is more dangerous than an idea, when it's the only one we have". Alain
- It's Town Meeting Day. Write a story about a town which holds a meeting. Every resident is required to attend. Why?
- On the third day of the third month, write a story in which the number three features prominently.
- In 1887, Anne Sullivan arrived at the Keller household to take up the post of Helen Keller's teacher. Write about a special relationship between a child with special needs and their teacher.
Character
Names
Cornelia,
Nona, Nonita, Hattie, Duane
Character
Traits
- Often believe they have a special mission in life, and will pursue it without swerving.
- Keen powers of observation and insight.
- Not always rational.
- At their best, genial and generous, sympathetic and sincere.
- At their worst, irritable, aggressive, prone to gambling and likely to end up in court over shady transactions.
- Confident and firm in their beliefs.
- Fond of family and helpful to friends.
- Usually healthy, and enjoy prosperity and good fortune.
- Likely to gain a position of responsibility, although probably not without help from others. Possible careers include teaching, business, politics, law, religion or writing. Leadership positions likely.
- Their lives can be unsettled.
- Love travel and are likely to make long journeys to remote parts of the world.
- Well prepared for life. Leave nothing to chance.
- Need to beware of violent confrontations.
-
Foolhardiness
may endanger their lives.
Possible
Themes
Perfecting a
skill through practice.
Being
prepared; fire drills, smoke alarms; gas masks and bomb shelters.
Physical and
moral strength.
Spiritual
harvest.
Discipline.
Objects
An arrow; a dagger; an archangel; a cloud of smoke; fruit on a silver tray.
No comments:
Post a Comment