Wizards carry wands, Jedi
knights use light sabers, and superheroes sometimes wear capes. The chances are
very good that you’ll see a few wands, light sabers, and capes this Halloween.
Popular wizards, Jedi knights, and superheroes were first created by authors or
writers of comics or screenplays. Clothing items and props, that characters
carry or wear, not only become useful in key or climatic moments in a story but
these elements are part of what make characters memorable for readers.
Writing challenge: What’s your wand?
Harry Potter needs his wand
to battle evil wizards and help his friends at Hogwarts.
Look around your school.
Pick one item you see or use
every day and imagine it has special super powers.
Write a one-page (or longer) story
using this item to help save your class from danger.
Example:
The clouds covered the
playground at recess, but it wasn’t rain.
I
was still in the cafeteria, finishing my lunch when my special tray began to
glow and rattle around on the table. “Uh, oh!” The peas spilled out and rolled
around in front of my eyes. Trouble!
A
giant roar shook our entire school building. I flipped my food tray over and
gripped the edge and raced out to the playground. The tray molded into a fierce
Frisbee in my hand. I was ready to face the dark dragon roaring at my friends.
To be continued…
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