Write On!

Each week, Kid Scoop publishes a Weekly Writing Corner topic for students to respond to. Click here for our list of weekly topics. But you don't always have to write on one of our topics. If you love to write, you can write on the topic of your choice in the space below and send it in to us.

Here are some of our best stories.

Rocket Ship

I was day dreaming one day. I dreamed about a rocket ship sailing around outer space and I was in it. It was probably because we studied outer space in science. Now back to the dream. In the dream I went very far and I saw a planet. It was not Pluto or Neptune. It was a new planet. I knew in real life it was impossible but I went with the dream. I took a picture of it. I went back to earth and I named it Molly's planet!

Molly, 2nd grade

Wish

If I had three wishes, they would be that teachers had more school supplies, that trees would not be cut down so that animals would have more homes to live and would give us more energy and oxygen. My final wish is that everybody could save money for the people affected by the tornadoes, for them and for their kids. Those are my three wishes.

Alyiah, 3rd grade

Robots Take Over!

Knock, knock, knock! Who was that? I went to open the door and it was a robot! I ran outside. My friends were there. We all came up with a plan. We all said we were going to pour water all over the robots. We did our plan. But our plan just made the robots stronger! I said to my friends Emily, Jaylah and Leah, "Whatever happens, we will always be friends." And with that we made another plan together quickly. Our plan was to catch all the robots with a net. But all our plan did was nothing. The robots just tore up the net. But our last plan was to chase them to the other side of the world. We started by surrounding them and chasing them to France and then China. But then I woke up and it was just a dream. But I walked into the kitchen and a robot asked me if I wanted pancakes. What? Ahhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!

Brianna, 4th grade

Vet

I've always wanted to be a vet but I always hated seeing animals hurt. But I love animals! I love to rescue and I love dogs and cats. Last time I was riding a bike with my friends and there was a baby cat harmed with no eyes. I had to grab him. I felt so bad. So then I grabbed him and the person living right in the back gave me gloves so I wouldn't get sick. My friend has a cousin who works for a shelter and she helped. I felt like an animal rescuer and a hero!

Kayla, 5th grade

A Christmas Miracle

Once upon a time there lived a little girl and her Papa. Her Mama left long ago when she was sent to Iraq. It was Christmas and the little girl, Bella, finally was old enough to ask when Mama would be back. Papa responded in a very sad voice saying, "Mama left, not because she didn't love us, because she was told to and it was to help the world to be free."

"Why didn't she take you?"

"Who else would take care of my angel?" Papa said.

It was the night of Christmas Eve and Bella wanted her Mama and Papa to be there when she ran downstairs wondering if Santa had found all of the sugar and chocolate chunk cookies she had made all by herself. She loved opening her gifts with her Papa and looking in the stockings, but Mama deserves to see her open the gifts from her parents. Papa always told her that whenever Christmas came, Santa always stopped in Iraq and came back here to tell Papa that Mama was okay and misses her family more than ever. Bella always laughed and begged Papa to tell her more, but this year she asked Papa what Santa said she looked like.

"My dear Bella, she is pretty, just like you, and that's all I know."

"Oh!" Bella smiled.

Then Bella ran to the window and said, "It's snowing! Papa, it's snowing!" Then she looked outside and saw the tracks of a car. She ran outside and there was Mama. She ran and ran and leaped into her hands and said, "How did you get here so fast?"

"Santa gave me a lift!" Mama said.

"Santa!" Bella said.

It was a Christmas miracle!

Maya, 5th grade

You Should Always Eat

On the last day of school, Jake was on his way to lunch. He got in the lunch line and was waiting to eat pb & j. He got his lunch as his stomach was growling telling Jake that he needed to eat. After he got his lunch, he went and threw it away. His friend Sam said, "Why are you doing that? Aren't you hungry?"

Jake said, "Yes but I don't like school lunches." Sam looked at Jake with a weird look.

Jake said, "Well, this is my body not yours!" Sam left Jake to be alone with his friends. All of Jake's friends asked him how many times was he not going to eat? Jake got up from the lunch table and said, "THIS IS MY BODY NOT YOURS, SO LEAVE ME ALONE!"

Jake left the cafeteria and went to the bathroom. Jake looked at himself and said, "Why do I look like this? I am so skinny. There has to be a reason why!"

Sam was going to the bathroom as Jake was talking. Sam came out and said, "It might be because you don't eat school lunches." Jake look at Sam. He looked ashamed. He said, "I just don't like the school lunches, that's all and I am sorry for yelling at you. It's just that I'm hungry."

Sam said, "Well then, why don't you bring your own lunch to school?"

Jake said, "Well, I don't have anything I can bring. There is no food in my house."

Sam said, "Oh OK! Sorry to hear. My mom could give you some stuff you could eat. She just needs to know what you like." Jake looked at Sam with a look of confusion. Jake ended up eating lunch.

Sam, 7th grade

My Three Wishes

If I had three wishes, they would be that the soldiers in Iraq would could home because their families would then be happy. My second wish would be that teachers would have more money that they could use to buy more school and playground equipment. My final wish would be that trees would not be cut down because anmals would have more homes and the trees would give us more oxygen. Those are my three wishes.

Kurtis, 6th grade

Best Christmas Ever

The best Christmas ever was last year when I got to go to Texas. It was so much fun. I got so many cool presents. I got two Barbie dolls and two doll heads. This Christmas I'm very happy because my sister's husband came home from Afghanistan now he came to see his son. I learned to appreciate what I have and not be picky. I have a special gift I'm going to give my family. I'm going to make or sing a song. That my best Christmas ever.

Chaudralyn, 5th grade

My Christmas Dream

One Christmas Eve I was sleeping when I heard a comet! I ran out of my bed and into the living room. I saw that Santa had just left. But he left a note behind. He said that he was having a Christmas party and I was invited! To go, all I had to do wa sit by my tree. I had to sit there and think of Santa. When I did, I woke up at the north pole! Santa and all of his elves were standing in a circle waiting for me. It was so much fun! We played ring-around-the-north-pole. We had some snacks made by Mrs. Claus. Dancer ate all of my cupcakes. Soon it was time to go home. I said goodbye and hopped into Santa's sled. He dropped me off and told me to wake up. It was my mom. Merry Christmas!

Brianna, 3rd grade

Poem

Day by day I float my paper boats. Day by day I float my paper boats, one by one down the running stream. In big, block letters I write my name on them and the name of the village where I live. I hope that someone in a strange land will find them and know who I am. I load my little boat with shiuli flowers from our garden and hope that these blooms will be carried down safely to land in the night.

Mohammed, 5th grade

School Closed Forever

If school was closed forever, I would be speechless. How would I, or anybody else, be able to learn? If I don't have an education, I can't do anything with my life. This is what would happen. I wouldn't be able to go to college, be a teacher, etc. That's what I would think and imagine if school was closed forever.

Emileigh, 6th grade

If school was closed forever, then it will become the time of the Darkage. Dearkage means the time of no learning. Plus, I would never be able to fulfil my dreams of becoming a singer/actress and fashion designer. So, I need school, even if I hate homework! Thanks for reading!

Brittney, 6th grade

Favorite Month

My favorite month is December because of my awesome birthday that I celebrate with my friends, that are as close as a bunch of juicy, yellow bananas, is in December. You can't forget Christmas! There is also a bunch of white, fluffy snow! You can go sledding or build a snowman with a few pieces of coal and a carrot. What's your favorite month and why?

Emma, 4th grade

Getting Ready for the Holidays

I am getting ready for the holidays by buying decorations for Hanukkah. First, I will take out the Menorah, then the Star of David. I will put decorations all over the house and doors. I will also buy a nice tablecloth to put on the dining room table to celebrate Hanukkah with family and friends.

Sarina, 4th grade

Don't Waste Paper

Don't waste paper. Almost anything could be paper. Take a newspaper for instance, you could cut out the comics and what will be left could be scrap paper you could draw on or make crafts. Or, you could just pass it on to your friends for them to enjoy. Or, you can pass it on if you don't have a recycling bin. With regular paper, you can draw or still make crafts and try to always use the back side. Other than these ideas, just use the recycling bin. Thank you!

Detroit, 4th grade

Fortune Cookie

Hello, my name is Douglas and I work for a fortune cookie factory. I have to come up with fortunes to put in the cookies. A few of them are; "If you keep on trying, you will accomplish it!" and "Be cool, stay in school!" I am coming up with much, much more! Oh well! I've got to get back to work now. See ya later!

Douglas, 2nd grade

Joke

A kindergartner's teacher told the little boy to learn the first three letters of the alphabet. So he went home and he asked his mom who was on the phone:

"Mom, what is the first letter of the alphabet?"

His Mom said, "Shush!"

So the boy went to his sister who just finished her homework. He asked her what was the second letter of the alphabet?

"Yes!" she said.

Then he went to his brother who had just finish playing Batman. The boy asked, "What is the third letter of the alphabet?"

"Batman!" his brother said.

So the little boy went to school and told his teacher that the first letter of the alphabet was "Shush!"

So the teacher said, "You're going to the principal's office!"

So he told her the second letter of the alphabet - "Yes!"

His teacher said. "Who do you think you are?"

The little boy told his teacher the third letter of the alphabet: "Batman!"

Douglas, 2nd grade

In 2012 I will ...

... do more of my daily tasks and chores without being told, get organized, be more responsible, save more money, get my family to travel to Florida and do more adventurous trips, do more volunteering, eat healthily, exercise more, get the family to attend church and even do more/extra school work and, of course, continue to READ! Show more love to my family!

Rayne, 1st grade

My Favorite Month

I like December because you get to celebrate Jesus' birthday. You get presents for Christmas. And you get to go sledding, make snowmen, and have snowball fights. That's why December is my favorite month.

Nicole, 4th grade

My favorite month of the year is December. I like this month because my birthday is in this month! I also like it because Christmas also falls in this month and it is time when family comes together and a time when we can exchange gifts with friends and family. I also love to do a "Secret Santa" with my class!

Avneet, 6th grade

Post Office

I think post offices should not be closed. In this day and age, some people do not have cell phones and email addresses. People still need to deliver packages and letters. It's better to get a letter in the mail in the morning than having to go on the computer.

Juliet, 6th grade

What makes a best friend?

I think what makes a good friend is their personality and sense of humor. I have a really good friend. He has a good sense of humor, and a good personality. He LOVES video games. His name is Derek. He is my best friend. He is there and he backs me up when I need him to. That's what a friend needs to do.

Alexius, 6th grade

A best friend will make you laugh and be there to be a listening ear. They will be there to support you when noone else is. They will be a helping hand, someone you trust, will talk to you when you are sad, and is like famimly to you.

Rayne, 1st grade

Tons of people come up to me and ask, "Do you know what makes a best friend?" I would probably answer back, "A best friend should be loyal to you, always there for you, and understand you."

A best friend should be loyal to you. They can be loyal by showing that they care about you or what you are talking about. They can be loyal towards you by asking how you are and if you're okay. I think best friends should be loyal towards you. Loyalty is an important part of friendship.

Another thing that make a best friend is what they should always be there for you. They can be there by helping you through your problems. They can always be there for you by never letting you down.

A best friend understands you a little better than you understand yourself. They understand you and your problems. They understand what you're going through. They understand by helping you through each problem. Understanding is VERY important in friendship.

There's tons of things that make a best friend but I think that they should be loyal to you, always be there for you, and understand you. That's what makes a best friend.

Stefany, 8th grade

Winter Fitness

One of my winter fitness tips is to walk with your dog. It keeps you and your dog healthy and fit. Make sure to be careful when it is really cold outside because you do not want to get sick.

Bryana, 3rd grade

Who am I?

I am the color of gold, as sweet as can be, but beware of the danger that is all around me. What am I? Answer: Honey

Rough and gray as rock, I'm plain as can be, but hidden deep inside, there's beauty in me. What am I? Answer: Oyster

I cover what's real, and hide what's true, but sometimes I bring out, the courage in you. What am I? Answer: Mask

Out of the blue, my lonely voice, calls out to you, Who am I? Am I? Answer: Echo

Look at the first letters of all the answers...

Look at the letters the first, not the rest. Discover the place that you love the best.

Rachel, 4th grade

Holiday Jokes and Riddles

What holiday do werewolves like the best?     Howl-oween!

What kind of key do you use on Thanksgiving? A tur-KEY!

Which reindeer is a ball of fire? Comet!

What subject are witches best at in school? Spelling!

What musical instrument do skeletons play? Trom-BONES!

What do cats say on New Year's Ever? "Happy Mew Year!"

What is the best thing to put in yor birthday cake? Your teeth!

Rayne, 1st grade

Borrow or Lend

I think borrowing money can cause problems if the person does not repay the other person the right amount of money back, or does not pay it back at all.  Sometimes the person buys things that aren't important and they just wasted the other person's money. Later on, things could get out of hand and lots of arguing could begin.

Melanie, 5th grade

The Zoo

I went to the zoo last week. My name is MIchelle. I went to a zoo in Kentucky, at Louisville Zoo. I saw rhinos, elephants, peacocks, giraffes, and so many cool animals. I have a love for every single one.

The giraffes were very funny. They butted each other a little bit. Those giraffes had baskets of leaves and plants. They, of course, has super long necks. Some were actually small because they were babies.

The elephants were so, so, so, so, so BIG! I mean, they were GIGANTIC! There were little baby elephants who were constantly under their mothers. There were two males and four females. They drank milk from their mom and got food from their father and protection from both.

There were 6 female lions and only two male lions. The first male, Mongo, roared at the girls as they tried to get food.

I could tell you so much more, but I would be typing for days on end.

Michelle, 4th grade