Week 1 Quick Writes Week 1 Quick Writes

July 11th – August 12th

The Quick Write QuotaThe Quick Write Quota5 for 5 = $5!5 for 5 = $5!

Every day you will be asked to respond to a writing prompt called a Quick Write. It’s quick because it will only take 5 minutes!

You don’t have to worry about spelling, punctuation, or capitalization!

The length for each Quick Write is at least 5 sentences, which shouldn’t be hard to do, because each Quick Write has several parts to complete!

When time is up and you’ve completed the Quick Write, you will get a stamp, and by the end of the week if you have 5 stamps, you will receive 5 Promise Dollars!

Daily QuickWrite ThemesDaily QuickWrite Themes

“All-About-Me” Mondays

“Tomorrow” Tuesdays

“What-If” Wednesdays

“Think-About-It” Thursdays

“Finish-It” Fridays

Quick Write #1 – July 11 Quick Write #1 – July 11 “All-About-Me” Monday“All-About-Me” Monday

Respond to the following questions on the lined paper provided:

What made you decide to come to Summer Dreamers?

What are you most looking forward to doing or learning during your time here?

Is there anything else you are going to do this summer? (play sports, go on family vacation, etc.)

At least 5 sentences =

Quick Write #2 – July 12 Quick Write #2 – July 12 “Tomorrow” Tuesday“Tomorrow” Tuesday

Draw a line under your answer to yesterday’s Quick Writeand respond to the following questions:

Name 3 jobs you are interested in - or think you would be good at when you get older - and explain why for each.

What types of skills will you need to build in order to get each of these jobs and how will you get or improve these skills?

At least 5 sentences =

Quick Write #3 – July 13Quick Write #3 – July 13“What-If” Wednesday“What-If” Wednesday

Draw a line under your answer to yesterday’s Quick Write and respond to at least 1 of the following questions:

WHAT IF…you had a time machine? Where would you

go?you could interview anybody you wanted?

Who would you talk to? What would you ask them?

At least 5 sentences =

Quick Write #4 – July 14 Quick Write #4 – July 14 “Think-About-It” Thursday“Think-About-It” Thursday

Draw a line under your answer to yesterday’s Quick Writeand respond to at least 1 of the following questions:

1. Would you rather always lose or never play? Why?

2. Would you rather be a dog named Killer or a cat named Fluffy? Why?

3. Would you rather be able to stop time or fly? Why?

At least 5 sentences =

Quick Write #5 – July 15Quick Write #5 – July 15“Finish-It” Friday“Finish-It” Friday

Draw a line under your answer to yesterday’s Quick Write. Choose one of the story starters below to finish using your own creativity!

1. "Get that thing away from me!" the girl yelled…

2. "That will show them," I thought as I hammered the last nail into place…

3. Everyone had a partner but me. What was I supposed to do now? …

At least 5 sentences =

Week 2 Quick Writes Week 2 Quick Writes

July - July

Quick Write #6 – July 18 Quick Write #6 – July 18 “All-About-Me” Monday“All-About-Me” Monday

Respond to the following questions on the lined paper provided:

What do you think about Summer Dreamers so far?... How was your first week of camp? What are your two favorite things to do in the morning? Is

there anything that we can do better to make your experience even better next week?

What afternoon activity are you participating in here at Summer Dreamers? Do you like it? Why or why not? What do you do while you’re there?

At least 5 sentences =

Quick Write #7 – July 19 Quick Write #7 – July 19 “Tomorrow” Tuesday“Tomorrow” Tuesday

Draw a line under your answer to yesterday’s Quick Writeand respond to the following questions:

List as many things that you know about The Pittsburgh Promise.

What are you already doing to become Promise Ready?

What is one change that you can make tomorrow that will help you succeed at becoming Promise Ready?

At least 5 sentences =

Quick Write #8 – July 20Quick Write #8 – July 20“What-If” Wednesday“What-If” Wednesday

Draw a line under your answer to yesterday’s Quick Write and respond to at least 1 of the following questions:

WHAT IF…you could go on a trip anywhere in the world.

Where would you go? Why? What would you do? Who would you go with?

you were President of the United States? What law would you pass first? Why?

At least 5 sentences =

Quick Write #9 – July 21Quick Write #9 – July 21“Think-About-It” Thursday“Think-About-It” Thursday

Draw a line under your answer to yesterday’s Quick Writeand respond to at least 1 of the following questions:

1. Would you rather never use the internet again or never watch TV again? Why?

2. Would you rather be forced to tell your best friend a lie or tell your parents the truth? Why?

3. Would you rather be invisible or be able to read minds? Why?

At least 5 sentences =

Quick Write #10 – July 22Quick Write #10 – July 22“Finish-It” Friday“Finish-It” Friday

Draw a line under your answer to yesterday’s Quick Write. Choose one of the story starters below to finish using your own creativity!

1. Goats, sheep and chickens belong on the farm, not in the middle of...

2. "Get out of there as fast as you can!", I yelled to my brother as...

3. He was afraid, but he called upon all his courage as...

At least 5 sentences =

Week 3 Quick Writes Week 3 Quick Writes

July - July

Quick Write #11 – July 25 Quick Write #11 – July 25 “All-About-Me” Monday“All-About-Me” Monday

Respond to the following questions on the lined paper provided:

What hobbies or interests do you have? Write about three hobbies you have and explain why you enjoy doing them.

What hobbies do not interest you? Write about three hobbies that you would never want to have. Don’t forget to say why!

At least 5 sentences =

Quick Write #12 – July 26 Quick Write #12 – July 26 “Tomorrow” Tuesday“Tomorrow” Tuesday

Draw a line under your answer to yesterday’s Quick Writeand respond to the following questions:

Is it important to have positive role models in your life? Why?

Which adult in your life is best helping you prepare for the future? Why?

Do you have any other role models you look up to and want to be like? Who are they? What do you admire about them?

At least 5 sentences =

Quick Write #13 – July 27Quick Write #13 – July 27“What-If” Wednesday“What-If” Wednesday

Draw a line under your answer to yesterday’s Quick Write and respond to at least 1 of the following questions:

WHAT IF…you could get anything you wanted for your

birthday? What would you ask for? Why?you could give any gift in the world to someone,

no matter how much it cost? What would you give and to whom?

At least 5 sentences =

Quick Write #14 – July 28Quick Write #14 – July 28“Think-About-It” Thursday“Think-About-It” Thursday

Draw a line under your answer to yesterday’s Quick Writeand respond to at least 1 of the following questions:

1. Would you rather be stranded on an island alone or with someone you hate? Why?

2. Would you rather be the most popular or the smartest person you know? Why?

3. Would you rather go without television or junk food for the rest of your life? Why?

At least 5 sentences =

Quick Write #15 – July 29Quick Write #15 – July 29“Finish-It” Friday“Finish-It” Friday

Draw a line under your answer to yesterday’s Quick Write. Choose one of the story starters below to finish using your own creativity!

1. Her eyes were glazed with a fever, making her...

2. I looked around the room. Nothing seemed unusual, but then…

3. I never expected that one day I'd open my closet and find...

At least 5 sentences =

Week 4 Quick Writes Week 4 Quick Writes

July - July

Quick Write #16 – August 1 Quick Write #16 – August 1 “All-About-Me” Monday“All-About-Me” Monday

Respond to the following questions on the lined paper provided:

What are five things you can’t live without? Why are these things so important to you? Give a

different reason for each one.How would you feel if each of these things were

taken from you? (But do not use the words sad, unhappy, mad, or angry!)

At least 5 sentences =

Quick Write #17 – August 2 Quick Write #17 – August 2 “Tomorrow” Tuesday“Tomorrow” Tuesday

Draw a line under your answer to yesterday’s Quick Writeand respond to the following questions:

What do you think will be different about 6th grade or middle school compared to elementary school?

What are you going to do to ensure you will have a good experience in middle school and be successful academically?

At least 5 sentences =

Quick Write #18 – August 3Quick Write #18 – August 3“What-If” Wednesday“What-If” Wednesday

Draw a line under your answer to yesterday’s Quick Write and respond to at least 1 of the following questions:

WHAT IF…you could have your own company or business?

What would it be? Describe it.you could be any animal in the world? What

would you be? Why?

At least 5 sentences =

Quick Write #19 – August 4 Quick Write #19 – August 4 “Think-About-It” Thursday“Think-About-It” Thursday

Draw a line under your answer to yesterday’s Quick Writeand respond to at least 1 of the following questions:

1. Would you rather not be able to use your phone or your e-mail? Why?

2. Would you rather only be able to whisper or only be able to shout? Why?

3. Would you rather have one wish granted today or three wishes granted in 10 years? Why?

At least 5 sentences =

Quick Write #20 – August 5Quick Write #20 – August 5“Finish-It” Friday“Finish-It” Friday

Draw a line under your answer to yesterday’s Quick Write. Choose one of the story starters below to finish using your own creativity!

1. I never thought I could do it, but…

2. I knew it was going to be an unusual day when my mom came into my bedroom and said...

3. It was quiet.... too quiet. That could only mean that...

At least 5 sentences =

Week 5 Quick Writes Week 5 Quick Writes

August - August

Quick Write #21 – August 8 Quick Write #21 – August 8 “All-About-Me” Monday“All-About-Me” Monday

Respond to the following questions on the lined paper provided:

What four things are most important in your life? Why? What is most important to you in a friend--loyalty,

generosity, or honesty? Why? What is more important to you, intelligence, personality,

athleticism, or appearance? Why?

At least 5 sentences =

Quick Write #22 – August 9 Quick Write #22 – August 9 “Tomorrow” Tuesday“Tomorrow” Tuesday

Draw a line under your answer to yesterday’s Quick Writeand respond to the following questions:

In high school (and even middle school!) there are a variety of extra-curricular activities, clubs, and committees to get involved in. For example:

newspaper, debate, yearbook club, prom committee, student council, National Honor Society, drama club

Are you the type of student who likes to get involved in activities like these?

Colleges look at more than just your grades and test scores on your application. Why do you think it is important to get involved in more than just academics while at school?

At least 5 sentences =

Quick Write #23 – August 10Quick Write #23 – August 10“What-If” Wednesday“What-If” Wednesday

Draw a line under your answer to yesterday’s Quick Write and respond to at least 1 of the following questions:

WHAT IF… you could become invisible whenever you wanted to? What

are some of the things you could do that you cannot do now?

you could invent something to make life better. What would you invent? Why?

At least 5 sentences =

Fun Extras!Fun Extras!“Think-About-It” Thursday“Think-About-It” Thursday

Draw a line under your answer to yesterday’s Quick Writeand respond to at least 1 of the following questions:

1. Would you rather give up your computer or your pet? Why?

2. Would you rather go to an amusement park or to a family reunion? Why?

3. Would you rather eat a stick of margarine or drink a bottle of hot sauce?

At least 5 sentences =

Fun Extras!Fun Extras!“Finish-It” Friday“Finish-It” Friday

Draw a line under your answer to yesterday’s Quick Write. Choose one of the story starters below to finish using your own creativity!

1. It's lost! What could I do now that…

2. She was a funny old lady, but I knew she had come to tell me...

3. They were in the grocery store, in the freezer section, when it happened…

At least 5 sentences =