Knight Writer Archive

Encourage your students to write every week with Knight Writer, featuring creative writing prompts and story starters for fiction and non-fiction styles of writing using a story, ad, photo or other feature in the Denver Post .

Each worksheet refers students to the appropriate page in a specific issue of the newspaper, asks pertinent questions and then gives a writing topic. The "Order of the Pen" at the bottom of each page offers suggestions to help students improve their writing.

Use the eArchive to access the matching issue of the newspaper for each writing prompt . The eArchive is free to all registered eEdition subscribers. Click here to learn about subscribing to the eEdition at no cost to Colorado teachers).

2012-2013
	May 12, 2013: Mothers... Page 1A of today’s e-edition is an article about military mothers (those serving in the armed forces) and the challenges and successes they have experienced. TV critic Joanne Ostrow writes about the current crop of TV moms (Arts & Culture, page 1E). Parade is asking for votes for the all-time favorite TV mom (page P4).
May 5, 2013: Fast & furriest... Page 2B of the Sunday, May 5 e-edition reviews the annual Furry Scurry held by the Denver Dumb Friends League. Proceeds from the event help care for homeless animals in the organization’s shelters and centers. Five thousand dogs and 12,000 people scurried around the 2-mile course Saturday.	April 28, 2013: Sound of Music... Today’s e-edition has the Summer Concert Guide for 2013 (Sun., April 28, Arts & Culture, pages 1E, 2E, and 3E). The list of events include Comedy, Hip Hop, Electronic, Pop, Country, Rock, Folk (string and jam bands), Festivals and Local Bands. That’s a lot of music.
April 21, 2013: Do over... "Jeffco students bring history to life and have fun doing it" (Sun., April 21, page 3B) reports about students from four Jefferson County schools re-enacting the Battle of Saratoga from the Revolutionary War. Students wore period costumes and used props to add realism to their efforts. They have spent months preparing.	April 14 , 2013: Snowfall... "Cynicism, more than snow, has been piling up" (Sun., April 14, page 2B) explains that last week's forecast for snow was off the mark. Snow was predicted, it did not fall in the amounts forecast. Another April snowstorm is expected this week. We can experience snowfall in April and even in May.
April 7 , 2013: Good Job... “Modern Maestro” (Sun., April 7, page 1A) introduces readers to the artistic adviser of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. The article equates Andrew Litton to symphonic orchestras as Peyton Manning is to football. Mr. Litton travels to foreign cities to conduct ensembles. He is working in a field he has loved since childhood. Irv Brown (Sun., April 7, page 11C, “Officially a Final Four fan”) has spent a lifetime in endeavors revolving around sports and has the stories to tell about the places he’s been and the people he’s met along the way. Future robotic engineers (Sun, April 7, page 4B, “Aye, robot) are showcased as they follow their interest in science and technology to compete for scholarships.	March 31, 2013: Peep... The article headlined “Marsh Madness” in the Wednesday, March 27 e-edition talks about the sixth-annual Denver Post Peeps diorama and sculpture contest. The contest is open for both kids and adults. The article shares photos of favorite dioramas and there are examples of entries throughout the Wednesday e-edition.
March 24, 2013: Choosing... The article headlined “One-day gig to dig” in the Saturday, March 23 e-edition talks about 9-year-old aspiring paleontologist Eli Navant’s undertaking of being honorary chief curator of the Denver Museum of Nature and Science for a day. He applied for the full-time position when the job opening was announced last November.	March 17, 2013: All things green... Articles in Friday’s e-edition provided activity options celebrants of St. Patrick’s Day. A parade in downtown Denver (page 1C), a footrace called Lucky Laces that included a special run for Little Leprechauns along with 5K and 10K run/walks.
March 10, 2013: Lost or gained? Daylight Savings Time went into effect at 2:00 am Sunday (see page 1A, Sun., March 10). Did you gain an hour, lose an hour or neither? Did you wake up at your usual time or did you wake up an hour earlier or an hour later? Electronic devices like cell phones and computers automatically adjust time settings to reflect the change in time. Clocks, watches and other devices need to be manually set.	March 3, 2013: A pleasing palette... “Brush up” is an article in the Saturday, March 2 Home section of the e-edition, page 1C. There are 10 ways offered to make your next paint project a stylish, painless success. In addition to some very practical things like washing the surface before applying new paint, there is discussion about colors.
February 24, 2013: Olympic sports... The Colorado wrestling tournament just concluded with naming of the best teams in the state and the individual state champions in the weight categories.	February 17, 2013: Helping... “A light shines into darkness” in today’s e-edition, page 1C, shows how a random contact can result in something good.
February 10, 2013: Brrr... Colorado had some snow this weekend. The eastern part of the United States had a blizzard with some areas receiving over two feet of snow. Drivers were stranded for hours on snow-covered roads before emergency workers were able to reach them. See the article on page 9A headlined “Stranded drivers spend fearful night.”	February 3, 2013: Super... The Super Bowl is the grand finale of the football season. Football coverage of the championship game has been ramping up since the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens each won their league championship. A special section is provided in today’s e-edition (pages 1C-8C).
January 27, 2013: Bieber and Franklin... Olympic gold-medal winner and world-record holder in swimming Missy Franklin interviewed with John Henderson of The Denver Post. The article appears on page 1C of today’s e-edition.	January 20, 2013: Induction, initiation, launch... These words are synonyms for “inauguration”. President Barack Obama will end his first term as president at noon on January 20 and will be sworn into office for his second term. The public ceremony will be held on Monday, January 21. This date is the federal holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. (See “Dressed to impress,” in the e-edition Main section, page 2A).
January 13, 2013: Cool... or warm outfits... “Cheery in the Chill”, page 3C, shows a selection of Bronco football fans dressed for Saturday’s game. The weather outside was frightful, as are some of the outfits designed to support the team and provide some protection from the chill.	January 6, 2013: I resolve to... “Farewell to 2012” held front page status on the first e-edition of 2013. “Be resolute”, an article chronicling 31 days and ways to get and stay fit and healthy in 2013 splashes across page 1C of the OutWest section.
December 9, 2012: Longer School Days... “Nine schools in four Denver-area school districts received money to implement and study a longer school day in 2013 so researchers can determine whether more time in school means higher success for students.”	December 2, 2012: Hats off... The hat in the article on page 23A is both valuable and invaluable. It’s not an expensive hat but it is a “hat that represents the fierce goofy independent spirit of a woman that is my mother,” posted Bridget Hughes. The article is headlined “Hat lost at Arizona airport sparks quest evoking a mother’s love.” This particular hat has brought together over 165,000 people who empathize with Bridget’s plight. The outpouring of support has eased her loss.
November 25, 2012: The best holiday... Thanksgiving is over (however the sales that surround it are not: pages 6A, 11A, 12A, 20A, 21A, 22A, 12B, 3CC to identify a few!) December holds more holiday celebrations. Then it will be New Year’s Day!	November 18, 2012: Thanksgiving ... It’s been obvious for a while that Thanksgiving is approaching. Recipes in the Food section on Wednesdays, articles and display advertisements reinforce that the holiday is almost here.
November 11, 2012: Thank You... Veterans Day is November 11. Veterans can be brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers, aunts, uncles, grandparents, neighbors. The Sunday e-edition contains articles showing the appreciation by our community and country for those individuals who have served in our military: Honoring Veterans (p. 1A), Brain Trust (p. 1D), Veterans Day Share Your Miles (p. P4), Big sacrifices remembers with small ones (p 4B), Field Service (p. 4B). A story on page 1A of Saturday’s e-edition (and one of the activities in Reading, Writing and Communication activity) is WASPs got their wings about one of Colorado’s first female military pilots, Lucile Wise, 92. The federal holiday is Monday, November 12.	November 4, 2012: Planning... On Mon., Oct. 29 a headline on pg. 1A stated “Storm could affect election.” Overnight Monday, Hurricane Sandy devastated parts of the Eastern coast. The headline on Tues., Oct. 30 read “Waves of damage”. The next day, Wed., Oct. 31, pg. 1A storm coverage opened with “Hurt wind, fire and water.” The effects and devastation continue to be recorded in the e-edition as history is taking place. An article on page 22A in today’s paper is headlined “Storm leaves hard choices”
October 28, 2012: Let's Party!... Pippa Middleton shares some “Bewitching Fun” in Parade Magazine’s Halloween special (insert section P to the e-edition, page 6P). Ms. Middleton’s experience is with her family’s party business and her work with a London-based events company. Among the fun offerings are The Donut Tree, Floating Ghosts, Spirited Place Cards and a Lollipop Pumpkin.	October 21, 2012: I recommend... The words “skiing” and “Colorado” are often used in the same sentence when talking about outdoor sports. Today’s e-edition contains the annual Ski Guide (2012 Ski Guide, Travel, pages 7E-13E). Five Denver Post staffers wrote descriptions of their favorite ski areas and explained why they are favorites.
October 06, 2012: Scare up a world of haunts... It may only be October 7, but Halloween “season” is getting in full swing. Pumpkins, treats, haunted houses and ghost tours are among the attractions, experiences and events. Read “Scare up a world of haunts” on page 10E of the Travel section and you will see that it’s the entire country, not just Colorado, ramping up for the holiday.	September 30, 2012: Wild horses… Wild horses are in iconic symbol of the old West. They live on public lands today and are managed by the Bureau of Land Management. (“Unbridled fear for horses’ fate”, page 1A, Sun., September 30 e-edition).
September 23, 2012: Autumn... The first day of autumn was this past weekend (September 22). There’s been a build-up to this change of season since the first of the month when the weather almanac stated “Change on the way in sunny September” (Sat., September 1, page 10A). Other harbingers of autumn have included: “Fall Colors,” Sun., September 9, Travel, page 10E, “Peace returns to mountains,” Thurs., September 13, Opinion, page 17A, “Put autumn bounty to use in apple-cranberry brulee,” Sun., September 16, Business, page 1K, and “A time for thanks for great outdoors,” Sun., September 23, Sports page 13CC to identify a few articles.	September 16, 2012: High tech... The business section is a good source to learn about new technology – from the dairy robot (page 5K) to companies developing new smartphones (page 5K). Monday e-editions feature a tech section titled “Plugged In” (section C).
September 09, 2012: Tuned in... The photo on page 2B (Denver & The West) shows kids, drums and music teacher Jessie Simpson. The kids were taking part in a music-education workshop held by the Creative Minds Organization. Classes in piano, drums, guitar and music production will be offered.	September 2, 2012: The little screen... The Arts & Culture section in today’s e-edition features the new television shows debuting this fall (page 1E, Television: More thrills and chills, fewer laughs). Each of the reviews is succinct, using 100 words or less to summarize the storyline.
August 26, 2012: Perspective... The Perspective section contains opinions. This week there are arguments in favor of and against the death penalty for Aurora theater shooting suspect James Holmes. There are letters about politicians and their plans, voter suppression, assisted suicide, preservation of public lands, etc.	August 19, 2012: An Olympian effort... Colorado Olympians were welcomed home Saturday. US.Yea! US.Hey! is the article on page 1B in Denver & The West that informs us that nine of the 104 medals won by U.S. athletes at the recent Summer Olympic Games in London were won by Colorado athletes. Thirty-nine of Colorado’s residents competed in the games.

2011-2012
	May 13, 2012: Mother's Day... Today is Mother's Day. The featured story on page 1A delves into people's feelings about their mothers. The article is headlined "Owed to mom".
May 6, 2012: Summer can’t be far away... The end of the school year is not far away. One sign of that is high school proms (The Prom Kind of North High, Denver & The West, page 1B). Winter sports of basketball (NBA Playoffs, Sports, page 9C) and hockey (NHL, Sports, page 11C) are ending. Baseball is underway. We’re seeing coverage of Track and Field events and stories of some of the best places to go fishing.	Apr. 29, 2012: My Best Teacher... The first week of May is "Teacher Appreciation Week" and May 3rd is "National Teacher's Day". Teachers, school and education are regularly featured in the Denver Post e-editions. For instance, last week President Obama visited the University of Colorado (President invests in college crowd, Wed., April 25, page 1A). Part of his speech reinforced the importance of education.
Apr. 22, 2012: Earth Day... Today, April 22 is Earth Day. Earth Day began April 22, 1970 when an estimated 20 million people across the U.S. participated in pro-environment activities.	Apr. 15, 2012: Volunteer... Look at the contents of the 2012 Volunteer Guide, a special insert in today’s e-edition. The purpose of this insert is to inspire readers to get involved in their community and make a difference..
Apr. 1, 2012: Who gets the water?... The article with the headline “Water needs rising” is on page 1B, Denver & The West, in today’s e-edition. Read the article. One of the statements made in the article is that there has always been competition for the water in Colorado. Water is a finite natural resource. The amount of water available for use in Colorado varies from year to year.	Mar. 25, 2012: Where are we... Many articles in the e-edition are accompanied by maps so the reader can better understand where the event occurred or where it will be occurring. Examples in today’s e-edition include articles on page 1A (‘Burbs beckon to blacks), 4A (8 die in sleep in W. Va. home fire), 1B (Drive for better ideas) and 11B (Weather).
Mar 18, 2012: Everybody loves a parade... There was a St. Patrick’s Day parade Saturday in Denver. The coverage in the Sunday e-edition is headlined “Denver goes green for parade” on page 3B of Denver & The West. Parades are fun and feature lots of different entries from marching bands to floats, unique cars carrying politicians, horses and horse drawn wagons. There are dancers and singers and more	Mar. 11, 2012: Spring... Saturday’s e-edition had a reminder to change the clocks (p.1A). Sunday’s e-edition had another reminder that the time changed (p. 1A). While it’s not yet a new season, we’re getting ready. Setting the clocks to daylight savings time is one thing we traditionally do to try to get the most out of our days.
Mar. 4, 2012: Flying high. . . Read about the imminent arrival of Sandhill cranes in southern Colorado. The cranes are migrating from Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in Socorro, New Mexico and are heading to Idaho and parts of Wyoming. Imagine what it’s like to be a bird. You can fly. You can soar and swoop or dart and flit.	Feb. 26, 2012: Leaping lizards!. . . if you really did get an entire extra day, with nothing on your schedule, how would you fill the time? Write a description of how you would choreograph your extra day and explain what you would do during this bonus 24-hour period.
Feb. 19, 2012: Flying high. . . Read about John Glenn's historic space flight, then put yourself in Glenn's place and write a description of what it may have been like to fly into orbit.	Feb. 12, 2012: Presidential. . . Read stories about presidents, past and present. What characteristics do you want the leader of the United States to possess? Write a desription of those characteristics and explain why they are important to you.
Feb. 5, 2012: Be mine. . . Read about Loveland where Valentine cards are mailed, then write a description of a valentine card that you would like to create and send to someone. Explain why that person is special to you.	Jan. 29, 2012: Cookie monster. . . Read about Girl Scout cookie sales and look at a cookie recipe. Then write a description of your favorite cookie and explain why you like it.
Jan. 22, 2012: That’s quite a perspective. . . Persuade someone to agree with you. First read some opinion pieces in The Denver Post, then write a persuasive article on a topic that pertains to school.	Jan. 15, 2011: Woof, moo, baa. . . Study sports photos from the sports section. Then write a description of the uniforms and equipment needed to play the sport and explain why you chose the photo you selected.
Jan. 8, 2011: Woof, moo, baa. . . Read stories about the National Western Stock Show. What is your favorite animal? Write an explanation of why the animal selected is your favorite and describe the sounds it makes when it communicates.	Jan. 1, 2012: What's happening?. . . Read an article aobut looking ahead. This is your opportunity to plan ahead. Make a timeline that shows each month of the new year. Identify one thing you want to accomplish by the end of each month. Then identify at least three details that might be required to reach your monthly goal. Then choose one and write a complete description.
Dec. 11, 2011: Seasons greetings. . . Read an article about the changes technology has prompted in the sending of greeting cards. Design a greeting card you would like to send to friends and family. then write a description of your card and explain its meaning to you and to the recipients.	Dec. 4, 2011: Fun in the snow. . . Read an article about a winter activity. What activity do you like to do outside in the winter? Write a description of a fun, outdoor winter activity and explain what makes it fun.
Nov. 27, 2011: Space travel. . . Read about the launch of the new Mars rover. Imagine you are selected for the first Mars mission. Write a creative story explaining what you will do for the eight month trip to and from the planet and describe an adventure while you are on the red planet.	Nov. 20, 2011: Food for thought. . . Read "Good-tasting food that's good for kids too." What is your favorite lunch? Write a description of your favorite lunch and explain why it’s your favorite. Identify which food groups your favorite lunch contains. Is the lunch available at school, at home or in a restaurant?
Nov. 13, 2011: Where are you?. . . This week is “National Geography Awareness Week.” One of the goals is to encourage people to be aware of geographical relationships. Read about travel in The Denver Post and then write about Colorado.	Nov. 6, 2011: Get smart. . . Read several education articles in the newspaper for "American Education Week." Do you think children in the United States should be required to attend school? Write an explanation to support your belief.
Oct. 30, 2011: Halloween. . . Look about several Halloween activities. Then design a pumpkin carving. Write a description of your design and explain how to prepare a pumpkin for carving.	Oct. 23, 2011: Holidays . . Look at newspaper slogans about holidays, then write a description of your favorite holiday and explain why it is your favorite.
Oct. 16, 2011: In order. . . Read about the details in Denver skater Jesse Martin's life, then write a story about something that you or someone in your family has experienced and use sequencing words and phrases to organize your description.	Oct. 9, 2011: Books . . . Look at the Book section in Arts & Entertainment. Then select any book you have read and then write a review explaining why you liked the book or did not especially like the book.
Oct. 2, 2011: Learning. . . Read about different math programs. Then write an explanation of why you do or do not like the academic subject of mathemathics and explain the reasons why you feel that way.	Sept. 25, 2011: It's fall. . . Look at articles about fall. Then compare and contrast the four seasons. Identify some things that are the same season to season and some things that change.
Sept. 18, 2011: Making another distinction. . . Choose any news article and any opinion article in today’s e-edition to use as examples as you describe what makes an article fit into one of the two categories and explain the differences and similarities of these two types of writing.	Sept. 11, 2011: Make a distinction. . . The ten-year anniversary of 9/11 has brought forth many words and emotions. The words anniversary, celebration, memorial, commemoraton and holiday are words found in articles. Explain the meaning of each word and provide an example of each.
Sept. 4, 2011: Out of this world . . . Look at photos and read about the Mars rover. Use your imagination to create a scenario that the Mars rover might see when it crosses the Endeavor Crater. Write a description of the “find” and explain its significance.	Aug. 28, 2011: Be a sport . . . Read a wrap-up of the week’s sporting events in the Sports section. What is your favorite sport or active game? Write a description and explain why it’s your favorite sport.
Aug. 21, 2011: Happy New Year . . . Read about students returning to school and then write a description of your first day back at school and explain what is most memorable.	Aug. 14, 2011: Distances that bond. . . Read the article "Distances that bond," and then write about an experience that you have shared with someone else and how it changed your relationship with that person.
2010-2011
May 22, 2011: Take a ride. . . May is National Bike Month. Write a description of things you would like to see when you go for a bicycle ride and explain why.	May 15, 2011: What are you going to do?. . . Read about summer escapes. Then write a description of the perfect summer (from your perspective of course) and explain why.
May 8, 2011: How does your garden grow. . . Read about growing a garden and then plan your own. Describe the plants you chose and explain why you chose them for your garden.	May 1, 2011: I'd like you to meet. . . Read several interviews, then find an adult to interview and write your own feature story using at least two quotes from your interview.
April 24, 2011: It ain't easy. . . being green. Read about Earth Day and Binge Day and then give your opinion about what might help more people in being green.	April 17, 2011: That's wild. . . Read about the lions recently brought to Colorado. Do think it’s okay for people to own wild animals as pets? Write your answer and explain your reasoning.
April 10, 2011: Stepping Out. . . Shoes are featured in sales and written about in articles. Write a description of your favorite footware and explain why you especially like these shoes	April 3, 2011: Changing Times. . . After reading about modern-day telecommunications, write about what it might have been like to be a Pony Express rider. April 3, 1860 is when the Pony Express was established.
March 27, 2011: Cursively. . . Read a story about students and cursive writing. Then write a description of different ways to communicate in writing and explain whether you think it is important or beneficial to know how to write cursive.	March 20, 2011: Ahead, spring. . . Write a description of your favorite season and an explanation of why it is your favorite.
March 13, 2011: Math and Science. . . Write an explanation of why math and science are important to everyday life and jobs. Use articles from the e-edition to support your statements.	March 6, 2011: An apple a day . . . Mar. 11 is "Johnny Appleseed Day." Look at ads for apples, then write an explanation of why you think apples were valuable to settlers in the west and why they are important today.
February 27, 2011: Marching on. . . Read about all the sports in the Sports section, then describe your favorite sport and explain why it's your favorite.	February 20, 2011: Presidents Day. . . Write a description of the job of the President of the United States and explain if you would like the job.
February 13, 2011: Hitting the shelves. . Read a review of a new book, then choose a book you have read recently, describe it and explain why you did or didn't enjoy reading it.	February 6, 2011: Brrr. . . Read about the cold weather, then write a description of what you did during your snow day(s). If you didn't get one, write about what you would like to do if/when you get one.
January 30, 2011: Youth excellence. . . Read about an outstanding student ahlete, then describe your favorite sport and what is needed to excel in that sport.	January 23, 2011: Out in the West. . . Look at photos from the National Western Stock Show and then write your own descriptions.
January 16, 2011: Let me tell you. . . Read the article about Captain Sullenberger and the book he is writing. Then choose a special event of your own to write a description about.	January 9, 2011: Moo, baa, cluck, oink... Read several articles about 2011 National Western Stock Show, then describe your favorrite animal and explain why.
January 2, 2011: Happy New Year!. . . Read about New Year's celebrations and resolutions, then desribe your own resolutions and explain how last year has influenced them.	December 12, 2010: Tick-talk. . . Read about a proposal to change the way we tell time in Colorado. Then select an argument to support and explain your reasoning.
December 5, 2010: It's a great time of the year. . . Read about winter activities in Colorado, then describe your favorite season and explain why.	November 28, 2010: Thanksgiving. . . Write a description of things in your life for which you are thankful.
November 14, 2010: Use it again. . . Nov. 15 is "America Recycles Day." Read several articles and then write about your recycling habits.	November 7, 2010: Veterans. . . Read about the Veteran's Day parade, then write a letter to a veteran in which you acknowledge their sacrifices on behalf of our country.
October 31, 2010: Representation... The election is Tuesday. Write a description of the character traits you feel a politician needs and explain why those traits are important.	October 24, 2010: Ghosts, goblins & goodies... Halloween is next Sunday. That means it’s time to design the perfect pumpkin face! Write a description of a halloween pumpkin.
October 17, 2010: Make a Difference... Read about Make a Difference Day and write about how you might improve your school, your neighborhood or your community.	October 10, 2010: Symmetry... Read about butterflies, create your own and write a description of your butterfly and where it might be found
October 3, 2010: On the road... Read an article about cars, then write a description of a car of the future and how you see it impacting our lives.	September 26, 2010: Inventive... Read an article in Thursday's paper about an invention, then think of a problem that you could solve. Write a description of your invention or solution.
September 19, 2010: National Book Month... Read several book reviews, then write a review of a recent book you have read and whether you prefer a print or electronic version.	September 12, 2010:Fire safety.. Read about one of the worst wildfires in Colorado history, then write about what step individuals can take to help prevent wildfires.
September 5, 2010:What's for Lunch.. Read "Spoiled system" about the factors that influence what we eat. Then write a description of a favorite healthy food and explain how to prepare it.	August 29, 2010: In concert... Read about music planned for "A Taste of Colorado." Then write a description of your current favorite musician, explaining why you like the music.
August 22, 2010: Wild West... Read an article about Wyoming, then write a short story in the first person in which you describe a typical day living in Colorado before cars, phones or even plumbing.	August 15, 2010: Happy New Year... Read several articles about the new school year, then write about what you have done to get ready for the first day of school.
2009-2010
	May 23, 2010: Conclusions... Read about several conclusions to the school year. Then write about your plans for summer break.
May 16, 2010: Planting Seeds... Read about students in a gardening program, then write a description of a garden you imagine planting.	May 9, 2010: Listening... Read about Summer Sounds, then describe your favorite music and why you like it.
May 2, 2010: Mmmmm... Read "Breakfast, over easy", then write a description of your favorite day-starting meal and explain why.	Apr. 25, 2010: Persuade me. . . Read several articles about events that have opposing points of view. Then write your own persuasive letter.
Apr. 18, 2010: Yum. . . Read about an effort to increase healthy food choices, then describe your favorite food and its nutritional value.	Apr. 11, 2010: Flower power. . . Read about a botanical artist, then write your own description of a flower from the point of view of the flower.
Apr. 4, 2010: Space trip. . . Read about a Colorado astronaut. If you could travel anywhere in the universe, where would you like to visit and why.	Mar. 28, 2010: Conflict & resolution. . . Read several opinions about health care reform. Think about a conflict that you have experienced or witnessed and explain possible resolutions.
Mar. 21, 2010: Spring has sprung. . . Look at several references to spring, then write a description for the season of spring and explain what you like best about the season.	Mar. 14, 2010: It's a Parade. . . Read about the St. Patrick's Day Parade, then describe what you think is the best part of a parade and why.
Mar, 7, 2010: Redo. . . Read about home remodeling, then choose a room to redesign. Describe the room and the changes you want to make.	Feb, 28, 2010: Golden. . . Look at the Golden moments photo essay for the Olympics and choose a photo to describe in detail to someone.
Feb, 21, 2010: Also ran. . . Read about an athlete who did not win a medal. Write a letter in which you explain why you selected that person and acknowledge their hard work.	Feb. 14, 2010: Winter Olympics. . . Read stories from the Winter Olympics, then describe your favorite winter Olympic sport and tell why you enjoy it.
Feb. 7, 2010: School snapshots. . . Read how selected schools handle teaching various subjects, then describe how one of those subjects is taught in your school and how it fits your learning style.	Jan. 31, 2010: Pop Star. .. Read about the Grammy Award Show, then explain who your favorite pop star is and the appeal of his/her music.
Jan. 24, 2010: Tune it up. .. Read about the Colorado Symphony and then describe a musical instrument that you would like to play and explain why.	Jan. 17, 2010: Funny . .. Select a comic strip and write a description of the action in it.
Jan. 10, 2010: What's that white stuff. .. Read about snow in Florida, and then write a description for someone who has never seen or experiences snow.	Jan. 3, 2010: Hello 2010. .. Read about the New Year, then take stock of the previous year and write your resolutions.
Dec. 13, 2009: Mighty sporting.. Check out the sports section in the eEdition, then write a description of your favorite sport and explain why people like it.	Dec. 6, 2009: It's a gift. .. Read several articles about December holidays. Then choose a person you know or respect and describe a special gift you would like to give them.
Nov. 29, 2009: Silver linings. .. Read an article about being thankful, then write about five things for which you are thankful.	Nov. 15, 2009: Seasons . .. Read an article about Colorado weather, then explain what you like about each of the four seasons.
Nov. 8, 2009: Been there, done that . . . Read several articles about Veteran's Day, then write a thank you letter to a veteran, a person currently serving in the military or the family of a veteran.	Nov. 1, 2009: More time?. . . Write a description of what occurs with the change from daylight savings time to standard and explain which you prefer, if either.
Oct. 25, 2009: oooohhhhHoo Read several articles and look at ads about Halloween, then write a description of a pumpkin carving and explain its significance.	Oct. 18, 2009: Environmentally. . . Read two articles about QB Kyle Orton ad the Broncos and then explain the two meanings from the headline and subhead.
Oct. 11, 2009: Star Wars. . .or Trek? Read an article comparing Star Wars and Star Trek and then write your own comparative essay.	Oct. 4, 2009: Make believe. . . Read about fictional stories, then read an article about a mastodon and create your own fictional story.
Sept. 27, 2009: Shoes on my feet. . . Read about how Carmelo Anthony designs a new shoe each season, then write a description of a shoe that you would design.	Sept. 20, 2009: Oh, joy. . . Photos can capture, preserve and share emotions. Examine various photos, then describe one and identify the emotion and how it is conveyed to the viewer.
September 13, 2009: Fall colors. . . Look at fall photos in the Travel Section, then describe a fall colors scene and why you like it.	September 6, 2009: YUM. . . Read about Labor Day festivities, then write a description of your favorite food and why you like it.
2008-2009
April 26, 2009: Being Green. . . Read about Earth Day activities, then describe what you do to be more green.	April 19, 2009: Mascots. . . Read about school names and mascots, then create your own.
Apr. 12, 2009: Colors and designs. . . Read about Easter Egg hunts and then create and describe a design you would like to see on an egg.	Apr. 5, 2009: Role Models. . . Look at various role models, then describe your own role model and why you value his/her example.
Mar. 27, 2009: It snowed! Read about a spring snowstorm and then write about your experiences.	Mar. 20, 2009: It's seasonal. . . Describe the season you most enjoy and explain what makes it your favorite.
Mar. 15, 2009: 24, 90, 10, Hike. . . Read the rules about getting along and then write about your own experience.	Mar. 8, 2009: Daylight. . . Do you like making the change to Daylight Savings Time?
Mar. 1, 2009: Competition. . . Describe how competition can encourage individuals, businesses or sports teams to achieve more.	Feb. 22, 2009: Here and there. . . Write a description of the climate contrast shown in two photos.
Feb. 15, 2009: Once upon a time. . . Look at the book reviews, then choose a book to review in the same style.	Feb. 8, 2009: Be mine. . . Look at Valentine's Day ads, then create your own card and describe how to make it.
Feb. 1, 2009: Super. . . Look at a special Super Bowl XLII section, then examine the difference between newspaper and television coverage.	Jan. 25, 2009: Character. . . Choose a character from your favorite comic strip to describe and explain the character of the character.