"Day One: I swam around my bowl. Day Two: I swam around my bowl. Twice. And so it goes in this tell-all tale from a goldfish. With his bowl to himself and his simple routine, Goldfish loves his life...until one day... When assorted intruders including a hyperactive bubbler, a grime-eating snail, a pair of amorous guppies, and a really crabby crab invade his personal space and bowl, Goldfish is put out, to say the least. He wants none of it, preferring his former peace and quiet and solitude. But time away from his new companions gives him a chance to rethink the pros and cons of a solitary life. And discover what he's been missing." (http://www.amazon.com/Memoirs-Goldfish-Devin-Scillian/dp/1585365076)
After reading the story, students wrote diary entries pretending to be an animal of their choice. They were super excited to write and their work was beyond what I had expected. I love it when lessons like this catch all the learners and inspire them! Here is a piece written by a grade 3 student.
Dog
Day #1: I bark too much.
Day #2: I'm stuck outside because I barked too much.
Day #3: I get a new friend and he's eating my food.
Day #4: He's still eating my food, but my human isn't doing anything.
Day #5: I run away, but they found me. I guess I should have gone farther than the back alley.
Day #6: They throw me away. I'm sad.
Day #7: Bye, bye.
Day #2: I'm stuck outside because I barked too much.
Day #3: I get a new friend and he's eating my food.
Day #4: He's still eating my food, but my human isn't doing anything.
Day #5: I run away, but they found me. I guess I should have gone farther than the back alley.
Day #6: They throw me away. I'm sad.
Day #7: Bye, bye.
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