Henry and Coach Xeno

   Once upon a time in a pond not so far away, lived a toad named Henry.  One Summer morning, Henry started to go to Horton Hogsnake High School.  Henry heard an odd noise in the bushes.  It was a bunch of greedy wildcats trying to kill more prey than they needed.  He gasped, and without a second glance, he ran off in the direction of the Cola Bottle Police Station in hope of finding help.
   But to his amazement he could not find any of the officers.  Then he ran out of the station only to find a heap of growing cockroaches singing for choir.  They got excited because if they won, they could get a lifetime supply of food scraps.  "Imagine if we never had to leave the comfort of a home to get food!" One of them said.  "Yum...," another added dreamily.  Henry finally got to his school and when he settled down in Mrs. Wiggleforth's classroom, there was yet another interruption!  The Ant Triplets were forming a parafe in class!  What's more is that they were carrying different spices that made everyone's eyes water.  Celia started to plead to Mrs. Wiggleforth to go to the bathroom to wash her eyes.  Pretty soon, everybody started asking to go to the bathroom until she could not stand it anymore.  "FINE! GO!" she yelled, which was not very loud to be honest.  It sounded more like this"fine. go." So as you see, most of the time, well actually all of the time, the students succeed in getting what they want.
    She complained of this to Principal Felix and he immediately hired a coach.  "This should mold them into shape!" he said.  Soon the new coach arrived.  His name was Coach Xenophilisopholispocketingopingersoap Lovegood, but everyone called him Coach Xeno.  Then he asked Henry what to do if there was a tornado.  Henry answered the question correctly so he got to pick the dance theme of the day.  "You could pick The Yolk, The Jellyfish, or The Upbeat Growth," said Coach Xeno.  "I pick,,, umm... oh how about The Yolk?"  "Sure! Great choice, Henrry," he stated.
   In Science they were learning how tow trucks get fuel.  When they reached for the coal, they had found that somebody had already begun grinding it for them.  Soon, it was time to go back home.  While he was hopping home, he saw a glint in the dirt.  "Whose could it be?"  After examining the object and identifying it as a watch.  "Oh!" he said, jumping back in surprise.  "This watch belongs to Samantha!  I better return it.  She could claim this.  He hopped over to Merrymouse Lane and delivered her watch back to her."  "Thank you, Henry! I have been looking all over for this." He said his goodbye, and set off back home.  He went home, did his homework and finally, after a long day went to bed, under a warm blanket of paste.

Harold the Toad

   There once lived a toad named Harold.  He was very friendly and everybody liked to play with him.  One day, a new student named Freddy Frog entered the classroom.  He was a very, very big frog.  On Tuesday, while they were having recess, Samantha Snail got an injury.  She got a crack in her shell when she fell off a rock.  Everyone was very mournful because they had to go inside early.  Only Henrietta Hermit Crab and Harold felt sympathy for Samantha.  Soon afterwards, Harold heard a shriek in the grass.  It was Debbie Dragonfly.  She was trying to deliver mail, but got stuck in a hole.  Harold called Teacher Rosy and she lifted her out.  Soon, they found out how she got stuck and filled up the hole.

Helping Someone

   Has there ever been a time when you helped someone?  I have.  It was one of those sad and heartbreaking days.

   It started when I woke up at 6:37am.  That's when I saw my pet gerbil was dead.  It was as still as a statue.  I was so horrified by the unbearable sight I cried like a baby.

   Shortly after, my mother and aunt appeared from the counter.  Just then my mom admitted she accidentally killed the gerbil.  "I am very ashamed," she said.  I was stunned by these words.

   When I came home that afternoon, I ran to the lifeless pet,  Minutes later, my aunt and I were in the backyard digging a ginormous hole into the dry crusty earth.  Then we gently placed our little friend into the hole.

   In every story there is a moral or lesson.  In this particular story the lesson is "If you can't help a human at least help an animal."

Going to Cambodia

   Has there ever been a special place that you wanted to go with your family?  I have always wanted to visit Cambodia with my family.  I have always dreamt of visiting my dads birthplace, trying new foods, and smelling exotic herbs.
   One reason I would like to go is to visit my dads birthplace.  I think it would be nice to see where he was born.  I could also observe how people crack open coconuts.  It would be very educational to see the process that farmers use to harvest rice.
   The first thing I want to do is eat the food my dad grew up eating.  One recipe I would like to savor is homemade chicken soup.  A common seasoning Cambodians use is lemon skin.  Chicken soup with many kind of herbs is a common meal for farmers.
   Another objective I would like to accomplish is smelling the exotic herbs.  You can't find them anywhere else because they are only native to Cambodia.  Some special herbs are used as health remedies.  When I leave Cambodia, I will bring a dried pressed flower as a souvenir.
   For me, Cambodia is  special place to visit with my family. Three activities I could accomplish are visiting my dad's birthplace, eating new foods, and smelling exotic herbs.  Therefore when I am older, I hope to save enough money to visit this fantastic country of Cambodia.

A Place Where I Want to Go

   Has there ever been a special place where you want to go with your family?  I want to go to Cambodia with my family.   One reason I want to go to Cambodia is because I want to see my dad's birthplace.  The first thing I want to do is eat the food my dad grew up eating.   Another objective I would like to accomplish is the smell the exotic plants.
   One reason I would like to go there is to visit my father's birthplace.   It would be nice to see where he was born.   I could observe the way people crack open coconuts.  It would be educational to study the process farmers use to harvest rice.
   The first thing I want to do is eat the food my dad grew up eating.   The main dish I would like to taste is homemade chicken soup.   A common seasoning Cambodians use for this soup is lemon skin.   This is a common dish that Cambodian farmers like to dine on.
   Another objective I would like to accomplish is to smell the exotic plants.   You cannot find these plants anywhere else because they are only native to Cambodia.   Some special herbs are used health remedies.   When I leave Cambodia, I can bring  dried pressed flower as a souvenier.
   For me, Cambodia is a special place to go with my family.   Three activities I could accomplish are visiting my dad's birthplace, trying new foods, and smelling exotic herbs.  When I am older, I hope to save enough money to visit this fantastic country.

How I Spend My Weekend

   On the weekend, I like doing many things for fun with my sister and brother.

   First, I fold dried clothes and put them neatly in drawers.  When my sister tries to mess the clothes up, I tell my mother.  Next, I build a birdhouse with wooden blocks, and my brother plays with his truck to knock it down. Afterwards, I obeyed my mother to finish my studies for the test.  My mother starts worrying when I stop studying because she wants me to get good grades.  Finally, my father hurries from work to come home to give me a toy for birthday.

   The next time you feel bored on the weekend, spend time with your family and help around the house.

My favorite hobbies

   When I have freetime, I enjoy doing many things.

   First, I like to practice cursive handwriting in my notebook.
   Next, I make airplanes out of newspapers.
   Then, I dribble my basketball on the sidewalk.
   Fourth, my family and I visit the River Legacy Park in the City of Arlington to look at birdhouses.
   Last, on my birthday, I like to walk barefoot at Lake Grapevine with my family.

   The next time you have spare time, try doing these things with your family and friends.

Michael Recycle

Once upon a time, there was a town called Pleasantville.  There were unwanted soda cans everywhere and it was unfair to the animals that there was pollution in to live in polluted habitats.  Smelly garbage was making the town people unhappy and hard to breathe.
One day, a superhero named Michael Recycle flew over Pleasantville.  His mission was to help the town people recycle objects such as newspaper, cans, and glass.  He wanted people to recall what the town looked like before pollution started, so he showed them a picture of a clean town and said,"Can you do it? Yes, you can!"
The town people agreed to recycle items to clean up the town.  They were uncertain if they could do a good job but they all pitched in.  They used precut boxes to store soda cans.  The Mayor collected and unloaded stacks of newspapers at the recycling center.  Everyone put food scraps into compost bins that they built in their backyard.  When there were any recycling chores left undone, the Mayor completed them.
Michael Recycle  was proud of the people's efforts.  He gave a pictre of the clean and beautiful Pleasantville to the town people.  The town people shouted with delight, "Thank you, Michael Recycle! We promise to reuse, reduce, and recycle in Pleasantville!"

Juno the Artist

There once lived an artist who liked to draw with colored pencils.  His name was Juno and his dream was to become an illustrator for a book.
One morning, Juno decided to bring his supplies and drawing pad to the backyard to draw an Oak Tree. His dog started to bark at a bird.  Suddenly, it started to rain after he set up his drawing pad.  Thunder made a sharp sound that startled Juno.  He quickly brought his supplies inside the house.   He looked at the storm outside and thought, "Maybe first, I can watch my favorite sports program on T.V. while it rains." After a while, Juno finally decided to draw a sports scene.  After two hours, his hand was sore from drawing so he poured himself a glass of lemonade.
Two months later, a famous writer who wrote books for young adults asked Juno, "Can you be my new books' illustrator?"  Juno was surprised by this request and answered, "Yes, I will be happy to do so."
When the book was published, Juno was elated that his dream came true.

The Spelling Bee

One day, at school gym, some of the third grade girls were taking turns to practice their spelling words for the School Spelling Bee.
Kelly said to her good friend, Shannon, "First, spell the word world."  Shannon spelled the word fluently.
Shannon said, "Spell the word earn."  Kelly spelled the word without mistakes.
"Spell the word learn," said Kelly.  Shannon tried her best but she had a problem spelling the word.
"Kelly, spell the word perfect," said Shannon.  Kelly spelled the word correctly.  "Purr-fect!" said Shannon.
Due to their efforts, Kelly and Shannon won first prize in the School Spelling Bee!

The Surprise Party

     Once upon a time, Turtle and Fish were best friends.  One day, Turtle wasn't in a good mood because Fish didn't invite him to a party.
     Fish saw Turtle looking sad at the cafeteria.  He asked, "What's the matter?"
     Turtle replied, "I won't tell you.  I am upset with you."
     Fish pleaded, "You're my best friend!  Please tell me!  I want to know."
     Turtle said," We'll talk about it later. Don't you have a party to go to?"
     Fish exclaimed," How did you know about the party? It's supposed to be a surprise for you!"
     Turtle explained, "I saw an invitation card at the playground.  That's how I know about it."
     Fish revealed, "It is a surprise for your graduation!  Now it isn't a surprise anymore since you know about it."
     Turtle said with a smile, "Thank you for being my best friend.  Can we still have the party?"
     Fish beamed, "Sure! Let's go!"
     Together with all their friends, they had the best party ever!

The Wonder Pets Saved the Fish

Once upon a time, there was a chick, a guinea pig, and a turtle that formed a team called The Wonder Pets.  Together, they save other animals from danger.
They lived in a school and they belong to a teacher.  The chick was hatched two months ago, so they had a celebration in the classroom.    After lunch, they heard a cry from a fish who lived in the stream.    The fish needed help to escape from thick, mucky water.
Before they helped the fish, they passed by a lunch bag that has stretchy cheese with mayonnaise.  They sang a song, "What's going to work? Teamwork!"  Then, they used their magic flying boat to transport the fish from the murky water to the clean stream.
"Our work here is done!" said the turtle.  "It's time for celery!" shouted the guinea pig.

The Tree That Grew Golden Threads

Once upon a time, there was a hunter who found a tree that grew a golden thread a day.
He told the King and the King was filled with joy.  The King ordered three knights to take care of the tree.  The first knight sprayed clean water on the tree.  The second knight scrubbed the tree branches.  The third knight spread beautiful streamers on the tree.
On the street, people saw signs that said, "Do not go near the tree.  If you do, you will be thrown into the prison."
The King was getting impatient with getting only one golden thread a day.  One day, he ordered twenty-five strong men to cut down the tree.  When the tree was cut down, there was nothing inside the tree.  The King screamed, "Why did I cut down the tree?  I will never have another golden thread!"
After that, the King learnt his lesson and always tried to be patient.

The Missing Wristwatch

Last week, Bob knocked on the door of Wendy's house.  He had a big problem and he needed her help. Wendy was dressing up like a knight when she opened the door.
Bob was playing baseball with his friends on the field while his sister was learning to knit a scarf and tie sailor knots.  Wendy wrote all the clues in her notebook.  Bob said he took off his wristwatch to wash his hands because he fell in the dirt.  After that, he could not find it.  Wendy said to Bob, "I know the answer to your problem."  She told him to search inside his pant's pocket and he found the missing wristwatch!
Bob thanked Wendy for solving this mystery.  "This is a very important mystery that I need to write down in my scrapbook."  Wendy said to Bob with a smile.

Mixie's Famous Frozen Bean Pies

                There was a troll named Mixie.  She was the main chef in Trollsville to cook for Chief Snoborog.  Mixie enjoyed this job very much because it brings happiness to her.

                One day, Chief Snoborog told Mixie, “I want frozen bean pie.”  So Mixie gets free fresh beans from Farmer Snobby’s field.  Mixie got all her utensils and went to find a clean counter in her neat and tidy kitchen.  After that, she spent 10 hours to make 10 pies.  Then, she went to the basement to freeze the pies.  All the trolls, including Chief Snoborog, enjoyed the pies.  So once a week, she made frozen bean pies.

                Chief Snoborog liked it so much he gave Mixie permission to sell her famous frozen bean pies on Bridgestone Street.  All day long, Mixie reminded other trolls to eat with their right hand. 

                “I love this job and I am happy that my fellow trolls love my frozen bean pies!” Mixie wrote in her cookbook.

The Magic Pie

Once upon a time, there were two beautiful children.  The boy’s name was Rex and the girl’s name was Jessica.  Her name was too complicated so everyone called her Jenny. They lived with their parents in the forest. 

One day, Jenny and Rex went to the market to buy a gold bowl.  They had to squeeze into tight shoes so their feet were hurting the whole way.  At the market, they saw their aunt soaking clothes in dye.  Suddenly,  Rex happened to find a magic pie under a pot of dye.   Jenny and Rex were so surprised that they ran home quickly.  Before they reached home, a strong gust of wind blew the magic pie out of Rex’s hands. 

 They told their parents about their strange experience and never saw the magic pie again.

Character Study for Fiction Books

Last year, I bought a book, 'Pinkalicious', at the school book fair. I read it with my friends in kindergarten.

My mom and I made a project to learn about Pinkalicious, the girl in the book. I could not find it after I put it away.

This morning, I found my project and I am so happy! I am going to finish this project with my mother, Allah SWT willing.

Constitution 2012

I feel proud of myself because I always try my best.

I am also thankful for my mother, my father, and my family.

I am also thankful for my house, classmate and school.

I am proud of myself because Allah SWT made me beautiful.

- by Han-Yu