Sgudent Examples of Sentence #58

EXPERT SENTENCE:
Not far away was Gollum’s island, of which Bilbo knew nothing,  and there in his hiding-place he kept a few wretched oddments, and one very beautiful thing, very beautiful, very wonderful:  a ring, a golden ring, a precious ring.


JChapp’s Sentence:
Not far to the North awaited General Lee’s hidden regiment, of which Captain Buchanan knew very little, and there behind the ridge Lee kept a few sharp shooters, and one very talented, very dangerous new recruit: an expert, a demolitions expert, an expert who knew how to bring damnation and hellfire!


Anna’s Sentence:
Not far South laid the dreadful Nazi camp, which Anne was very frightened of, and there under the mattress Mr. Frank kept very few special documents, and one very dangerous thing, very pretty thing, very important thing: a sharp knife, a silver knife, a beautiful knife.


Jackson’s Sentence:
Seemingly very close was his house, of which James saw, but there he tripped falling hard he felt something on his clean face, a very sticky thing, very icky, very disgusting: gum, purple gum, a foul gum.


Alex’s Sentence:
Not that far from Skull Mountain, which the kids knew nothing of, and in the caverns there lay a few large boulders and tiny pebbles, and one very shiny object, very out-of-this-world, very amazing: a chest, a golden chest, an extraordinary chest.


Zak’s Sentence:
Close by was Dave’s Pro Shop, that Jack knew nothing of, and there in the way back he kept a few pieces of gear, and one very new thing, very new, very nice: a skate, a custom skate, a great skate.


Ashley’s Sentence:
Very far away was Cassie’s castle, of which I had never heard, and there in the castle she kept a couple of beautiful treasures, and one very majestic trinquet, very majestic, very rare: a crown, a priceless crown.


Aadi’s Sentence:
Below the stadium was the Champion's locker, of which everyone knew about, and in the captain’s locker were his possessions, and captain’s golden jewel, his motivation: a photo of his beloved family, his kids and his wife.


Ella’s Sentence:
Far down below was Joe’s jail, of which Allen knew little, and there in his secret door he hid a couple green hats, and one very scary thing, very frightening, very terrible: a dragon, a ginormous dragon, a human-eating dragon.


Elizabeth’s Sentence:
Near the heavily guarded fence was the dungeon, which Amy knew nothing about, and down in the nearly empty space was a couple rusted items, and one very valuable object, very valuable, very expensive: the crown, the king’s crown, a jeweled crown.

James’ Sentence
Not far away was Zayd’s house, where he stayed, and there in his closet he kept a few pairs of pants, and one very nice thing, very nice, very wonderful: a soccer jersey, his jersey, a precious jersey.


Jonah’s Sentence
Not far away was the bench, upon which Steph sat resting, and there sitting next to him was Doris Burke, two legends, very good, very humble: the man, the myth, the legend.


David’s Sentence:
Not far away was home, of which he knew all, and there at home he slept, a long strong sleep, and one very strange noise, very strange, very scary: a clap, a roaring clap, a thunderous clap.


Ellie’s Sentence:      
Just down the road was my house, where no one ever entered, and in this secret home I had a few prized possessions, and one thing no one could ever take away from me, no one, ever: my memories, special memories, so many special memories.


Katie’s sentence
Not far away was Julia’s cabin, of which Bella knew very little, and there in her bedroom she kept a few precious bracelets, and one very memorable thing, very memorable, very important: a key, a silver key, a magnificent key.


Marley’s Sentence
Across the room was Sullivan’s box, which Nina had no idea of, and there in her secrecy, she kept a couple of her most prized possessions, especially one meaningful thing, very meaningful, very personal: a letter, a heart-wrenching letter, a love letter.


Brooke’s Sentence
Not far away was Christmas, a time she knew all about, and in the corner of her room she kept a magnificently decorated Christmas tree, and on top a stunning thing, a very nice: star, a bright star, a special star.


Iman’s Sentence:
At the end of the stairs was the wizard’s lair, of where Layla dared not to go, and there he concealed his long-forgotten past hiding magical implements, and one very precious artifact, very precious, very sentimental: a wand, a silver-embellished wand, a delicate wand.

Examples of Reflective Thinking

Reflective Thinking is asking oneself…

Shallow people, people who only live on the surface, focus their lives on things.  They focus on the what?

Deep people, people who have wisdom and inner strength, focus on ideas, identity, and process. They focus on the why?

Who am I?

What is important to me?

Why do I believe what I believe?

What parts of myself do I like about myself?

What parts of myself do I not like about myself?

What are my strengths as a person?

What are my weaknesses as a person?

What moments in my life were the most important to me?

What moments in my life brought the most joy to me?

What moments in my life were the most painful to me?

Why were those moments important to me?

When was I most challenged?

How do I react to situations that I fail at?

How do I react to situations where I am successful?

What am I most afraid of?

What do I really, really care about?

What values are important to me and/or my family?

What values are not important to me?

How am I the same as my family?

How am I different from my family?

Who helped shape who I am?

What do I not want to be like when I’m older?

Where am I from?

What does it mean to be where I am from?

Where am I going?

Why do I want to go there?

Do I belong to anyone, anything, or any group?

When do I feel the most alone?

When do I feel the most happy?

What kind of person do I aspire to be?

What are my deepest secrets?

What are my most precious dreams?

Student Sentence Composing Examples #57

EXPERT SENTENCE
Like most first-time authors, I was filled with hope and despair upon the book’s publication: hope that the book might succeed beyond my youthful dreams; despair that I had failed to say anything worth saying.


JChapps’ Sentence
Like most W.o.W. newbies, she was overwhelmed with excitement and fear upon learning of Blizzard’s newest patch release:  excited that her Elf Wizard might succeed in fireballing the malevolent Lich King Acererak; afraid that her level wasn’t sufficient to overcome his minions and the deadly traps within  his tomb.


Zack’s Sentence
Like most elite gamers, he didn't have any excitement or enthusiasm about the attractive L.E.D headphones: excitement that would lead to him buying the cheap headset; enthusiasm that would lead him to feel gloomy about his own expensive headphones.


Kai’s Sentence
Like most first-time olympic athletes, I was filled with happiness and hope: happiness that I had made it to the olympics; hope that I will win a medal.


Elisabeth’s Sentence:
Similar to the other funeral-goers, I was engulfed by sorrow and joy: sorrow that the battle had taken far more young lives than we had ever anticipated; joy that we were finally free from the dark shadow of tyranny.


Eli’s sentence
Like most first years at Hogwarts, he was filled with the feeling of excitement and fear during the sorting ceremony: excitement of the discovery of magic; fear he’d be sorted into Slytherin.


Jonny’s Sentence:
Like all beginning season games, we were overwhelmed with fear and excitement before the match: fear that we might loose and disappoint our fans; excitement that it was our first game of the season.
     

Hunter’s sentence
Like all veteran players, I was accelerated with excitement and disappointment before the final game of the season: excitement of playing for a record; disappointment that I had not accomplished to take my team to the playoffs.


Sam’s Sentence:
Like most players, we were embarrassed and disappointed after our loss to our across town rival: embarrassed that we lost by a lot to an untalented team; disappointed that we will be missing out on the playoffs.


Elizabeth’s Sentence
Unlike most experienced travelers, I was feeling excitement and fright of getting on the plane: excitement that I’d get to explore a new place; fright of how high the plane was flying.


Natalie’s Sentence
Like most Sundays, the evening was filled with excitement and worry: excitement to be reunited with my friends after the weekend; worry to be drowned by homework and tests once again.


Erin’s Sentence:
Just as all the starting players, she was filled with nerves and excitement at the first game: nerves that her opponents would win against her brand new team; excitement that she got to play again from months off.


Matt’s Sentence:
Similar to most first-time skydivers, I was engulfed in excitement and fear upon the plane’s arrival: excitement that the plane might fly exceedingly beyond my wildest thoughts; fear that I had been unsuccessful to think about what should’ve been worth thinking about.


Angela’s Sentence
Like most first-time workers, she had confidence and fear upon her first day: confidence that she will impress her boss; fear that she will not be accepted when she arrived.


Sana’s Sentence:
Like most first-time substitute teachers, kids were disrespectful and awfully rude: disrespectful in that they were constantly talking out of turn;  rude because they would sass and adult without hesitation.

Student Sentence Composing Examples #56

Expert Sentence:
In my stillness, I began to notice the animals: strange birds with brilliant plumage, tree lizards with flickering blue tongues, and something that looked like a cross between a rat and a possum.


JChapps’s Sentence:
In the gloom, Jasmine started to make out the vague shapes in the fog:  a cohort of contorted bipeds with lanky, elongated arms, two smoke dragons swirling with circular motions in the air, and something that lumbered with a club like a cross between a great tree and a stooped over giant.


1st Hour

Bryce’s Sentence:
In my bed, I began to notice peculiar objects: strange beings who were faceless, green objects emitting a weird beeping sound, and something that seemed to be like a mix between a tentacle and a tube from a hospital.


Jackson’s sentence:
When he awoke, he began to see strange foods: deformed hot dogs with moldy buns, ripe bananas with tiny dark spots, and something that looked like a mix of an orange and a plum.


Sam’s Sentence:
While I was looking around, I began to notice the candy: colorful strings as long as my arm, chocolates with hot caramel dripping down, and a flavor of ice cream mix between chocolate, peanut butter, and fudge.


Will’s Sentence:
When I put the VR headset on, I started to see things: upside down flowers that somehow grew, rainbow fog covering the buildings, and a floating computer that sang...



4th Hour


Ashley’s Sentence:
In my boredom, I started to observe the scenery: small trees with colorful leaves, cold rain mixed with glistening snowflakes, and an animal that was either a cat or a dog.


Eric’s Sentence:
In my silence, I examined the painting: miniscule artistic details, interesting brush strokes, and an odd detail to background scenery.


Drake’s Sentence:
In my quickness, I began to notice the cars: strange Lamborghinis with crooked mustaches, jet cars with flashing gold fire, and something that looked like a mixture between a Bugatti and a Pagani.  


Ashley’s Sentence:
In the silence, I started to notice the scenery: tall trees with colorful leaves, waterfalls with purple water,  and something that looked like a sunset between a star and a cloud.



3rd Hour


Michael’s Sentence
In Lebron’s greatness, he began to exit his prime: dying stats with decreasing numbers, harder opponents with tougher challenges, and a super team that looked like the 72-10 Chicago Bulls and the 2016 Cavaliers combo.


Ryan’s Sentence
In her sight, Hannah started to see the yard: tulips with vibrant yellow, red roses with frosted white tips, and something that appeared like a mix of a tree and a pinecone.


Ava’s Sentence
In my hometown I began to notice the people: children playing with smiles on their faces, adults driving to work with positive moods, and something that is loud that sounds like a loud animal noise between a duck and a bird.


Riley’s sentence
In the fog, Riley began to notice strange things: weird unicorns with neon colors, golden dogs with red tails, and something that looked like a mix of Lebron James and Steph Curry.


5th Hour

Miles Sentence:
In his illness, he began to see the symptoms: serious fever with high temperature, a migraine with constant head pain, and something that seemed to be a red rash on his face and arm.


Katie’s Sentence:
In my family room, I started to notice all the furniture: strange chairs with pretty patterns, a long couch with a disgusting color all over, and something that looked like a cross between a bed and a sofa.


Annika’s Sentence
In my chair, I began to notice the different features at the lake: loud seagulls begging for food, boats speeding across the water, and a trail of baby swans that looked as if they had just learned to swim.


Iman’s Sentence
On her tongue, I gradually realized the darkened spots: immense lumps with orange dots, clear spit with inflamed pink cheeks, and something that seemed like a black sore or blackberry.



6th Hour


Lilli’s Sentence:
In my boredom, I looked around and noticed more in the classroom: the odd shaped stain in the carpet, the leftover tape on the walls from past posters, and all the old and new textbooks perfectly stacked in the bottom cupboards.


Fern’s Sentence:
In the silence, I was suddenly aware of the noises: joyful crickets chirped with glee, stealthy raccoons rummaged through the kitchen leftovers, and the stars seemed to sing like a cross between a songbird and a wolf’s howl.      


Marki’s Sentence:
In my picture, I began to see my ideas: a beautiful flower with red petals, the sky with huge white clouds, and something that looked like a mixture between a light blue and a bright yellow.


Claire’s Sentence:
In the silence, I began to see the beauty: a blooming pear tree with green delicacies, the roaming playful deers with their fawns, and something that seemed like a hybrid between a tulip and a rose.

Brainstorming Narrative Ideas

Sentence Compsosing Expert Sentences #051 - 055

#051
I gave her happy memories: a ride on a merry-go-round, a kitten to play with, a special toy.
          - Lois Lowry, The Giver


#052
In Maycomb, grown men stood outside in the front yard for only two reasons: death and politics.
          - Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird


#053
By the dawn, the house smelled of Sunday: chicken frying, bacon sizzling, and smoke sausages baking.
          - Mildred D. Taylor, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry


#054
Animals took shape: yellow giraffes, blue lions, pink antelopes, lilac panthers cavorting in crystal substance.
          - Ray Bradbury, “There Will Come Soft Rains”


#055
Then the sounds of the forest returned: the first tentative croak of a tree frog, the buzz of one cicada, and then the full chorus.
          - Michael Crichton,  Jurassic Park

Student Sentence Examples #54

Expert Sentence:
Animals took shape: yellow giraffes,  blue lions, pink antelopes, lilac panthers cavorting in crystal substance.


JChapps’ Sentence:
The intra-dimensional life forms horrifically transmogrified before her eyes in a state of abject madness:  squirming tentacles, oozing pustules, and barbed spinal columns undulated in the primordial slime.


Alexander’s Sentence:
There are four houses for Hogwarts: red Gryffindor, yellow Hufflepuff, blue Ravenclaw, green Slytherin hoping to win the House Cup.


Marcus’ Sentence:
Tormented memories took form: ironclad warriors, dark mountain dwarfs, panting war horses, their king cloaked in the inky blackness of the hours before sunrise.


Jackson’s Sentence:
Cities took shape: tall buildings, long buses, many people, small businesses isolated from the outside world.


Collin’s Sentence:
The vision of the food took shape: green apples, yellow bananas, blue blueberries, and the juicy watermelon sitting in the bowl.


Jake’s Sentence
The team got ready: black suits, red ties, gold cufflinks, loud buses waiting in the parking lot.


Jonny’s Sentence:
The uniforms came in: white jerseys, black pants, dark socks, gold helmets that looked very swag.


Seth’s Sentence:
Lots of animals at the zoo: striped tigers, black gorillas, patterned giraffes, furry polar bears all frolicking in their habitats.


David’s Sentence:
The BMX bike took shape: black tires, a leather seat ,blue bike grips, a chrome bike frame  sat shining in the old garage.


Clara’s sentence:
Books on all kinds of different topics filled the shelves: science books, fantasy stories, graphic novels, and even history books from a time long before I could read.


Expert Sentence:
Animals took shape  -- yellow giraffes,  blue lions, pink antelopes, lilac panthers--  cavorting in crystal substance.


Alex’s Sentence:
The students sat down with their school supplies: #2 pencils, scrap paper, calculators, that were being used for the toughest math test of the year.


Madison’s Sentence:
Music instruments filled the room: guitars, violins, dust - covered untouched pianos stood ready for the young musicians.