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It All Depends On Your Point Of View

This page was last updated on: April 11, 2002

Kristin
What Is A Cat?

A cat is...
a loyal pet to a family
an enemy to a fish
a night prowler to a mouse
a snack to a dog
a soft pillow to a kitten

Dalton
What Is A Beach?

A beach is...
a place to play for a child
a sitting spot for a fisherman
a home for a crab
a place to lay eggs for a sea turtle
a place boaters stay away from
a place for a lighthouse to stand

Larissa
What Is A Puppy?

A puppy is...
the cutest thing to a little girl
an enemy to a robber
a protector to a family
a rescuer to a firefighter
a baby to a dog

Amanda
What Is A Hat?

A hat is...
a nest to a bird
a home to a spider
a scratching toy for a cat
a pillow for a baby
a chew toy for a dog

Lauren
What Is A Cat?

A cat is...
a pet to a person
a giant to a fly
a mouse's worst nightmare
a mother to a kitten
an enemy to a dog

Thomas
What Is Mrs. Dingman?

Mrs. Dingman is...
a teacher to her class
an owner to her dog
a parent to her children
a wife to her husband
a teacher to the school

          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 noun from different points of view. Hope you enjoy our interesting and creative perspectives!