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In black or blue ink, write one full page for each of the following topics.  Use the five paragraph format if you wish.  Correct grammar and spelling are required

 

The first zoo in the United States opened in Philadelphia on July 20th, 1874.  How do you feel about zoos keeping wild animals on exhibit?  Explain your point of view.
Pretend you are a firecracker.  Write a story about how you might feel two days before the fourth of July.  What are your expectations for the big day?
You are playing at the beach when you find several strange-looking footprints in the sand.  Your curiosity gets the best of you and you decide to follow the tracks.  Describe what happens next.
In honor of Flag Day (June 14th), design and color a special flag for your school, tam, or family.  Explain in detail what each color and symbol on the flag represents.
On June 9th, 1937, the cartoon character Donald Duck was "born".  If ducks could really talk, what would they say?  Write a conversation between two ducks that are jealous of Donald Duck's fame.