It All Depends On Your Point Of View

After listening to "It's All In How You Look At Things",a selection from the Phantom Tollbooth, we combined Language Arts and Social Studies skills in this writing activity. We considered a common noun from different points of view. Hope you enjoy our interesting and creative perspectives!

This page was last updated on: March 31, 2002

Lisette                                                   What Is A Whale? A whale is... An enemy to a fish A giant to a person Food to a shark A baby whale's drink A song for a fisherman

Matthew What Is A Seashell? A seashell is... A home for a hermit crab A collectors' item for a person A decoration for the sea A door for a moray eel A playmate for a child

Devin What Is a Fish? A fish is... A pet to a person A snack to a cat Company to water A friend to a dog Lunch to a bear

Stefeny What Is A Cat? A cat is... An enemy to a mouse A part of a cat family A home for a tick A jungle for a flea A test for a mouse

Frank What Is A Hill? A hill is... A mountain to an ant A home for a worm A place for grass A fast ride for a bike Sweaty for a person

Jason What Is A Cat? A cat is... A cutie pie to a person A fur ball to my grandma A flea bag to my brother A home for a tick Beautiful to me