Why Birds Sing
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This year I once again have a talented group of fifth grade writers. During a recent creative writing task, the students were asked to imagine an alternative explanation for why birds sing (rather than a scientific explanation). This one specifically caught my eye. I hope you enjoy it.
Why Birds Sing
I believe birds sing because they are like Martin Luther King, Jr. They have something to say that will change the world.
Seagulls sing to change the deep blue sea from pollution. The doves make a difference by making world peace. Owls sing to warn people on the street at night so people don't get hurt. Sparrows make people happy in the morning by singing a joyful song to wake them up. The eagle waits its whole life to prepare for defending our country from any group trying to take America's independence and inspire people about our country by singing "The Star Spangled Banner." The storks sing softly to babies to lull them to sleep. Penguins sing to protest against too much factory smoke and car fuel. Roadrunners sing enthusiastic songs to encourage running marathons to earn money for good causes.
Do you have a creative explanation for why birds sing? I'd love to hear it.
~Scott
"Live, Learn, Teach"
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Are you saying a 5th grader wrote that? Wow! I'm impressed. If I were in your class and given that assignment at that age, I would have said they sang because they are communicating with each other or something like that - nothing more, nothing less.
Great hub, Keep it up!
camlo 2 years ago
Hi! Liked this very much.
I might have written that the seagulls 'cry' because their deep blue sea is being polluted. Don't really know the sound penguins make ...
Nice Hub!
All the best, Camlo