Places
by Chanel Suntay, 11 years old
I’ve been to so many places in my lifetime. But there was this place I never expected to go to. My father and I were planning what to do over the summer. Father’s always dreamt of going to Chile. Mother’s always dreamt of going to Paris. Brother’s always wanted to go surfing in the Caribbean Islands the waves there are extremely amazing. As for me, well, I was totally clueless of where I’d want to go during the summer. I kept thinking about it but nothing struck me.
One day, my father packed all our things into the car. At first, I thought, are we moving? Funny. He pushed us into the trailer and no one knew what was happening. For a minute it was a truly dazzling experience until one sentence nearly tipped the world upside down. “We’re taking a cross country trip”. We all gawked. A cross country trip all of a sudden? I felt like I was going to faint. I promised my classmate that she could come on my birthday. But it looks like I won’t be around on that day.
We drove away. Then, we suddenly stopped. What gives? My dad handed me a map. He said that I could point anywhere we wanted to go and we’d go there. That was my birthday gift. From my dad. In the end we went to Cebu and Baguio. That was my birthday gift and it was the best! That’s for sure!
Hong Kong and Palawan
by Jill
Every year we make it a point to visit our grandmother in Hong Kong. Despite the fact that we cannot speak Cantonese and that every single year seems to get more boring than the last, we still enjoy going there. Also because, it makes my grandmother happy to see us.
Two years ago, we went to Hong Kong. It was really great there; they had so many rides and shops. After spending a whole day there, we were all very exhausted. Last year, we went to a mall and in one area they were holding a short event where they had a lot of Mario Bros. characters. That was where we took a picture with Mario, the most popular character in that series.
This year, on the other hand, we spent our vacation in Palawan, where some of the best beaches are found. We only spent a few days there but towards the end of our trip, we made a last-minute drive to the crocodile farm. We were able to see the skin and skeleton of a really large crocodile that was displayed in the mini-museum. We were also able to hold a baby crocodile and take a picture with it. As each year passes by, the next one promises better and more exciting experiences than the last.
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Friday, April 18, 2008
Favorite Things
Manga and Me
by Jill, 12 years old
I enjoy reading manga. My mom buys them for me. Despite the fact that my mom doesn't like manga,she still buys them for me because she knows that I like them. I read them regularly,repeatedly, to show that I appreciate what my mom does for me. Although, she herself, does not know that.
My mom is the best for me. She is a businessperson like my dad. Even though she is tired everyday,she makes up for it during the weekend by letting me play in the arcade. We also eat out with everyone and have a good time.
It's all thanks to my mom that I am able to fulfill my love for manga. Without her I would never have been able to make my life better if it were not for her.Because of that,she will always have a special place in my heart.
My Zoids
by Jack, 11 years old
I like building zoids. It was a Christmas present from my dad. I display my zoids on a shelf.
My dad is hardworking. He is a businessman and he has a lot of work in the office. Even though he is very tired after work he tries to spend time with me. On weekends, he helps me practice my skills in playing badminton.
I like my zoid because it was given by a special person. He is a hardworking person. He is a kind person.
My Camera
by Danielle, 11 years old
Last year during my 11th birthday, a particular person
gave me a camera. It was my birthday present. This gift was special because it is something I like to have very much. I am very happy to have a camera. I could shoot beautiful places, persons and things. I would preserve the pictures well, because these are my remembrances for every nice event.
My gift is so precious to me since it came from a special person. That person is my Daddy. My Daddy is a very hardworking, kind, understanding and loving person. We usually go out during Sunday and enjoy a happy family day.
My Daddy is cool and handsome. He likes to play jokes with us. Though he is busy, he finds time to spend with us. I like Daddy for he is a generous, helpful father. He will always be a great Dad.
Transformers
by Andrew, 11 years old
I like playing with my new Transformer action figure. It’s Megatron, the villain in the movie Transformers. It was Christmas when I got it. My dad saw me looking at it and decided to buy it for me as a Christmas gift. Also, he thought the toy was interesting.
My action figure is a very special gift. It can move, has weapons and can transform. But the most special thing about is that, it was given by a special person, my dad.
My dad is a very fun person. He plays board games with us and also teaches us sports. My dad and I play golf and basketball together.
by Jill, 12 years old
I enjoy reading manga. My mom buys them for me. Despite the fact that my mom doesn't like manga,she still buys them for me because she knows that I like them. I read them regularly,repeatedly, to show that I appreciate what my mom does for me. Although, she herself, does not know that.
My mom is the best for me. She is a businessperson like my dad. Even though she is tired everyday,she makes up for it during the weekend by letting me play in the arcade. We also eat out with everyone and have a good time.
It's all thanks to my mom that I am able to fulfill my love for manga. Without her I would never have been able to make my life better if it were not for her.Because of that,she will always have a special place in my heart.
My Zoids
by Jack, 11 years old
I like building zoids. It was a Christmas present from my dad. I display my zoids on a shelf.
My dad is hardworking. He is a businessman and he has a lot of work in the office. Even though he is very tired after work he tries to spend time with me. On weekends, he helps me practice my skills in playing badminton.
I like my zoid because it was given by a special person. He is a hardworking person. He is a kind person.
My Camera
by Danielle, 11 years old
Last year during my 11th birthday, a particular person
gave me a camera. It was my birthday present. This gift was special because it is something I like to have very much. I am very happy to have a camera. I could shoot beautiful places, persons and things. I would preserve the pictures well, because these are my remembrances for every nice event.
My gift is so precious to me since it came from a special person. That person is my Daddy. My Daddy is a very hardworking, kind, understanding and loving person. We usually go out during Sunday and enjoy a happy family day.
My Daddy is cool and handsome. He likes to play jokes with us. Though he is busy, he finds time to spend with us. I like Daddy for he is a generous, helpful father. He will always be a great Dad.
Transformers
by Andrew, 11 years old
I like playing with my new Transformer action figure. It’s Megatron, the villain in the movie Transformers. It was Christmas when I got it. My dad saw me looking at it and decided to buy it for me as a Christmas gift. Also, he thought the toy was interesting.
My action figure is a very special gift. It can move, has weapons and can transform. But the most special thing about is that, it was given by a special person, my dad.
My dad is a very fun person. He plays board games with us and also teaches us sports. My dad and I play golf and basketball together.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Five Paragraph Essays
Traffic
by Purple Dreamer
During the 20th century there has been a lot of traffic going on. There is traffic everywhere. One of the places well known for having traffic is in the Philippines mostly, on the highways.
If you ask why there is traffic, it is because highways are always under construction. There are also some rallies and accidents that are going on that causes a lot of traffic. Storms and typhoons can also cause traffic.
When passengers come in and out of their vehicles it takes a lot of time. Especially the disabled. When the road is wet vehicles will be driving very slow so they wont get into any accidents. So those are some ways how traffic starts.
There are many people who are affected by traffic. The people who go to meetings and appointments hate traffic because they have to go extra early so they will be in time for their meetings and appointments. Sidewalk vendors, commuters and people who walk on sidewalks are also affected by the pollution of the vehicles.
During Mondays and Fridays there is heavy traffic. Streets near school areas carry a lot of traffic especially when there’s school. Traffic is already part if our daily life so we might as well get use to it.
Owls
by Oreo
Owls are seen in many movies flying solo. Most of them are solitary and nocturnal. They are found in the regions of the earth except Antartica and most of Greenland.
They have so many descriptions. Some of them are that they have large eyes. They are far-sighted.
With their eyes, they are unable to clearly see within a few inches. In movies, they act that they have big eyes so that they can clearly see things. But that’s not true.
There are many different kinds of owls. Each of them makes different sounds. They talk a lot. We people, hear them and they seem to say “who-o-o, who-o-o” when they hoot.
Their eggs are usually white. They’re almost spherical too. The eggs are laid in intervals 1-3 days and they don’t hatch in the same time. These are the descriptions of an owl that I researched in the internet.
Life of a Polar Bear
by Cockroach Kid
Polar bears are white furred bears living in cold areas like the arctic area. They are known to be the largest land carnivores and one of the fastest swimmers in the world. Polar bears are solitary land animals.
Polar bears are solitary because they usually hunt for food and often hunt seals. Polar bears aren’t solitary during breeding or when they’re taking care of their cubs. This shows that the male polar bear is solitary because they hunt for food for the family or for themselves.
Polar bears live in very cold areas like the arctic. They are very dependent on ice because that’s where they live and keep their family safe. Without the ice, it would be very hard for them to hunt food and to stay alive.
Polar bears are different from ordinary bears not just because they have white fur and live in cold areas but they don’t hibernate during winter. They are very solitary animals and are very dependent to ice.
The life of a polar bear is very unique compared to other bears. These bears are solitary animals and dependent on ice. Even if they don’t hibernate during winter, it is still part of the bear family and these are what make it unique.
by Purple Dreamer
During the 20th century there has been a lot of traffic going on. There is traffic everywhere. One of the places well known for having traffic is in the Philippines mostly, on the highways.
If you ask why there is traffic, it is because highways are always under construction. There are also some rallies and accidents that are going on that causes a lot of traffic. Storms and typhoons can also cause traffic.When passengers come in and out of their vehicles it takes a lot of time. Especially the disabled. When the road is wet vehicles will be driving very slow so they wont get into any accidents. So those are some ways how traffic starts.
There are many people who are affected by traffic. The people who go to meetings and appointments hate traffic because they have to go extra early so they will be in time for their meetings and appointments. Sidewalk vendors, commuters and people who walk on sidewalks are also affected by the pollution of the vehicles.
During Mondays and Fridays there is heavy traffic. Streets near school areas carry a lot of traffic especially when there’s school. Traffic is already part if our daily life so we might as well get use to it.
Owls
by Oreo
Owls are seen in many movies flying solo. Most of them are solitary and nocturnal. They are found in the regions of the earth except Antartica and most of Greenland.
They have so many descriptions. Some of them are that they have large eyes. They are far-sighted.
With their eyes, they are unable to clearly see within a few inches. In movies, they act that they have big eyes so that they can clearly see things. But that’s not true.
There are many different kinds of owls. Each of them makes different sounds. They talk a lot. We people, hear them and they seem to say “who-o-o, who-o-o” when they hoot.
Their eggs are usually white. They’re almost spherical too. The eggs are laid in intervals 1-3 days and they don’t hatch in the same time. These are the descriptions of an owl that I researched in the internet.
Life of a Polar Bear
by Cockroach Kid
Polar bears are white furred bears living in cold areas like the arctic area. They are known to be the largest land carnivores and one of the fastest swimmers in the world. Polar bears are solitary land animals.
Polar bears are solitary because they usually hunt for food and often hunt seals. Polar bears aren’t solitary during breeding or when they’re taking care of their cubs. This shows that the male polar bear is solitary because they hunt for food for the family or for themselves.
Polar bears live in very cold areas like the arctic. They are very dependent on ice because that’s where they live and keep their family safe. Without the ice, it would be very hard for them to hunt food and to stay alive.
Polar bears are different from ordinary bears not just because they have white fur and live in cold areas but they don’t hibernate during winter. They are very solitary animals and are very dependent to ice.
The life of a polar bear is very unique compared to other bears. These bears are solitary animals and dependent on ice. Even if they don’t hibernate during winter, it is still part of the bear family and these are what make it unique.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
At The Park
Park
by Cockroach Kid
I may have been to many parks in many different places but I think the park that is in front of our house means a lot to me. I believe that it has been there ever since I was born. I remember that we usually go there and play when we were young. We used to play with others and gain new friends. I still have feelings of being happy whenever I go to the park.
The park is a wonderful place to be. First, it has a lot of sand that keeps your feet warm and allows you to build sandcastles. It has lots of slides ands swings. Beside it lies a small house where people could celebrate parties day or night. There are a lot of things you can do at the park.
Even though we don't usually go to the park anymore, I still remember the time I spent to keep myself busy and meet friends and even if they grow older, the park will still remain. I would always remember that one of the best places I’ve been is the park.
Trees and Leaves
by Oreo
Our creative writing class went to the park last Friday. Going there, we observed some things. We saw, heard, feel, smelled them. Here are some observations.
First, I saw a huge bridge, it was strong and rough too. I aso saw a big red, slippery slide. Second, I felt the trees and its rough bark and branches. I heared leaves sway softly. It rustled in the wind. I heared birds chirping too. I felt some dry leaves and like the tree, they too are a bit rough. Some leaves are green. Some are brown. There are tiny leaves growing from the trees.
by Cockroach Kid
I may have been to many parks in many different places but I think the park that is in front of our house means a lot to me. I believe that it has been there ever since I was born. I remember that we usually go there and play when we were young. We used to play with others and gain new friends. I still have feelings of being happy whenever I go to the park.The park is a wonderful place to be. First, it has a lot of sand that keeps your feet warm and allows you to build sandcastles. It has lots of slides ands swings. Beside it lies a small house where people could celebrate parties day or night. There are a lot of things you can do at the park.
Even though we don't usually go to the park anymore, I still remember the time I spent to keep myself busy and meet friends and even if they grow older, the park will still remain. I would always remember that one of the best places I’ve been is the park.
Trees and Leaves
by Oreo
Our creative writing class went to the park last Friday. Going there, we observed some things. We saw, heard, feel, smelled them. Here are some observations.
First, I saw a huge bridge, it was strong and rough too. I aso saw a big red, slippery slide. Second, I felt the trees and its rough bark and branches. I heared leaves sway softly. It rustled in the wind. I heared birds chirping too. I felt some dry leaves and like the tree, they too are a bit rough. Some leaves are green. Some are brown. There are tiny leaves growing from the trees.
Monday, April 7, 2008
Bohol Adventures
Benz and Bohol
by Cockroach Kid
Last March 28, 2008 our family had a trip to Bohol and Cebu. In Cebu, I had a picture taken with my brother beside the car of the first Bishop of Cebu. At that time, I was surprised because the car was still fixed. It looked brand new. After that, we went to Bohol in a cruise. I was excited about the surprises that awaited us at the time we arrived in Bohol. After a while, we slept in a resort and spent time to rest.
The following day, we went to a tour and I was given a chance to touch the largest python in Bohol. I tried to stay calm that moment because, even though the snake was resting, it may still be dangerous. Lastly, we arrived back in Manila on March 31, 2008.I felt that the trip was short but I was happy because we arrived back in Manila safely.
A Bell in Bohol
by Oreo
My family and I went to Cebu and Bohol. We had so much fun because we saw many things. We spent time with nature that God has made. First, we rode a plane bound for Cebu. I had a mint candy from my mom because the plane was going up the sky. It hurt a bit in my ears when the plane reached high altitude. Then, we ate sandwiches for snacks. After an hour, I had a mint candy again because the plane was landing and it hurt in my ears too. Minutes passed, we landed safely.
Secondly, we went to a place where there’s a statue and our tour guide took a picture of us there. We pretended that we were included in the blood compact.
Then, we went to Chocolate Hills. We went to the top of a hill and we made approximately 214 steps. After a while, when we reached the top, we were so tired that we were already sweating because it’s also hot. Then my picture was taken with the bell by my mom. My parents and siblings posed near the Chocolate Hills too.
Photos courtesy of http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Asia/Philippines/Central_Visayas/Cebu/ and http://www.bohol.ph/gallery.php
by Cockroach Kid
Last March 28, 2008 our family had a trip to Bohol and Cebu. In Cebu, I had a picture taken with my brother beside the car of the first Bishop of Cebu. At that time, I was surprised because the car was still fixed. It looked brand new. After that, we went to Bohol in a cruise. I was excited about the surprises that awaited us at the time we arrived in Bohol. After a while, we slept in a resort and spent time to rest.
The following day, we went to a tour and I was given a chance to touch the largest python in Bohol. I tried to stay calm that moment because, even though the snake was resting, it may still be dangerous. Lastly, we arrived back in Manila on March 31, 2008.I felt that the trip was short but I was happy because we arrived back in Manila safely.
A Bell in Bohol
by Oreo
My family and I went to Cebu and Bohol. We had so much fun because we saw many things. We spent time with nature that God has made. First, we rode a plane bound for Cebu. I had a mint candy from my mom because the plane was going up the sky. It hurt a bit in my ears when the plane reached high altitude. Then, we ate sandwiches for snacks. After an hour, I had a mint candy again because the plane was landing and it hurt in my ears too. Minutes passed, we landed safely.
Secondly, we went to a place where there’s a statue and our tour guide took a picture of us there. We pretended that we were included in the blood compact.
Then, we went to Chocolate Hills. We went to the top of a hill and we made approximately 214 steps. After a while, when we reached the top, we were so tired that we were already sweating because it’s also hot. Then my picture was taken with the bell by my mom. My parents and siblings posed near the Chocolate Hills too.Photos courtesy of http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Asia/Philippines/Central_Visayas/Cebu/ and http://www.bohol.ph/gallery.php
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