Back in Time - a story prompt
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| John S. and farm cat South Dakota approximately 1934 |
When I was teaching, I often used photographs as prompts for writing assignments. One observation can ignite a story.
When I was teaching, I often used photographs as prompts for writing assignments. One observation can ignite a story.
That is such a great picture!! I can remember some of my teachers using pictures as prompts as well.
ReplyDeleteOh I love this photo. I've decided the cat came over and sat down, and let your brother pet him a couple of times and then ran away "insulted" as cats do ... :-)
ReplyDeleteJohn looks like he was quite gentle with the cat. I'm guessing the story had a HAPPY ending.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoyed it when my teachers did the same. Your brother looks as though he was very gentle with the cat.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Betsy
I loved using photos as writing prompts. My story is that the cat s
ReplyDeleteLeaned in for more petting and purred her contentment.
Are there screens on those windows? Zach lives in a home in mexico with no screens. Bats. lizards and many chewing bugs visit him ...Im grateful for screens!
ReplyDeleteI love to make up stories about photographs to this day-great teaching idea!
ReplyDeleteI would like to say that the sweet little boy was going to pet the cat and the cat would snuggle with the boy because he is so adorable and lovable. BUT I really think he is about to pull that cat's ear and cause a war to break out resulting in not only tears but maybe a little blood as well.
ReplyDeleteYes it looks like he will gently pet the cat and then...it will be joined by another kitten who is jealous of the attention! :) Lovely old photo!
ReplyDeleteSweet photo! Reminds me of the old adage that a picture is worth a thousand words.
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