Love stories.
By Michelle S., Farnsworth Elementary
True Stories
Holidays
Winter Holidays
That's Weird, Grandma
One day I was in a snow storm. I was by myself. It was very scary. I remember it because I got lost in my own back yard. I tried to get home but it was very hard. My mom was worried. Then I had a hot bath and had hot coco.
By Devonte V., 3rd Grade, Reavis Academy
Holidays
Winter Holidays
That's Weird, Grandma
When Santa woke up, he was shocked to see four other people dressed just like him. He was so mad that he had to put his name on the bad list. The elf was shocked at him, that he put his name on the bad list. The elfs ask Santa, why is you so mean today? He said I am so mad you better get away from me before I put your name on the bad list. The elfs left so fast smoke came behind them. They said I wish Santa was not mean today. Then of on the elfs said I got it. We can throw a not mean party. Everybody can come and tell Santa do not be mean. We can have milk and cookies for snacks because Santa loves milk and cookies. then we can get the things to put up. Then we can put up Santa’s favorite game. And then Santa came down stairs. Then everybody said Surprise and I love you. THE END.
By Emma, Loyola Park After School Program
True Stories
That's Weird, Grandma
Last year at my school on kids day (wich is usally the worst day of my life.) I was hot and every game I playing I didn’t get a prize except for a lame necklace I got Just because I played a game. Then I went to the piñata it was our turn to hit the piñata I knew something bad was going to happen like the year before when me and a girl in my class were looking for our teacher every where in the school and it turned out she was outside the whole time and we missed the piñata and didn’t get any candy except for the left overs that people didn’t like (wich I didnn’t like either.) so I knew something bad was going to happen and I was right! It started out when we all lined up (behind the line so we wouldn’t get hurt) and I was in the middle so I knew someone was gonna hit it and break it before I would even get a chance and so a kid named Jack in my class hit it nothing happened then this really chubby, short, strong tomboy in my class got up there and the stick was really long and before I knew it she hit the stick to the piñatas, the stick broke in half and come flying and hit me in the head!
My teacher caught me just before I hit the ground and rushed me into the office we kept on trying to call my mom but we could not reach her so they almost had to take me to the ambulyence but we finnaly she ansered her phone and came to pick me up and that night I went to the Hospital to get it glued together.
By Michael W., Dewey Academy
True Stories
That's Weird, Grandma
my mom had a cat he was a Boy he had a wonderful time at six flags.
The end
By Laramie O., Tuley Park Words@Play Program
True Stories
Poems
Songs
That's Weird, Grandma
Other Venues
TOTL 2006
Me Me Me Me
I am an only child
It is hard to be alone
But I get through it
I like to play by myself, sometimes,
But the best thing about it is that
I can have my own room
And it is kinda fun.
By Dante W., 4th Grade, Reavis Academy
True Stories
That's Weird, Grandma
perform this story please. Oh please please please.
I remember when I was three years old. I used to run around the house buttneked. Every time I did that my mom said go put some cloths on neked boy. Some of my mom’s friends came over. Soon as they saw me I ran right in my room and put some cloths on. I was so embarrassed! Then they said you are crazy running around the house in your birthday suit. I am not going to tell you what my uncle’s friends said when I did it again.
By Jordan, Loyola Park After School Program
Dialogues
That's Weird, Grandma
My name is Dahlia.
I forget things A lot. I am always hungry. I am 9 turning ten in March. My other hand is for eating. I get Bad grades. My other hand is for forgetting things. I can’t remember what my friends like to do. I forgot who my friends are. I hate being forgetful. I forgot what foods I don’t like. I forgot if I like to listen to music. I forgot what my favorite color is. I think I visit the park.
Kombat: Hi! What’s your name?
Dahlia: Dahlia. What’s your favorite color?
Kombat: My favorite color is red and black. Black because I love the dark. Red because that’s what I leave behind when I fight.
Dahlia: Oh. What did you say? I forgot.
Kombat: Wow! I said I like black because I love the dark. I like red because that’s the color I leave behind after I fight.
Dahlia: Oh. What’s your favorite color?
Kombat: Never mind. Do you like to go to the movies?
Dahlia: Yes, do you?
Kombat: Yeah, But only when Jackie Chan movies come out. Maybe we could go to the movies one day?
Dahlia: Ok. Let’s go before its too late.
By Shea, Annette, Dequan, Kevin, Robert and Rahkeem, Harold Washington Elementary
Dialogues
Holidays
Winter Holidays
That's Weird, Grandma
Croc the Raccoon: I’m thirsty
Egg Nog: Well, you’re not gonna drink me!
Croc: Oh, yes I am gonna drink you, you crazy egg nog!
EN: I’m not crazy!
Croc: You might not be crazy, but you’re one big ole nog!
EN: Crazy Croc!
Croc: I might be crazy, but I’ve got you in my hand and am gonna drink you in a minute!
EN: Silly raccoon eggnog is for kids!
By Marcel H., Burnham Anthony School
Holidays
Valentine's Day
That's Weird, Grandma
One time there was a man named Maritien that always worked he never made time to do stuff. Until he found this lovely lady name Marie. They had so much stuff in common they had in common was drawing, work all day, play jokes, singing, and soccer, and play very great video games. One day they decided to go on a nice and romantic date were no ones there were they can see a sea a birds flying and fish and boats floating and some wear they could be alone and have a great time. Three weeks after it he wanted them to go on their on boat were there were alone he asked her could he marry her she cried and said yes I will. Two months after that they a real wedding. They had one son and one daughter his name was Mark. Her name was Marian they lived haply ever after until they died. The end.
By Shakyra C., 5th Grade, Chalmers Elementary
That's Weird, Grandma
Other Venues
TOTL 2006
Once upon a time there were 6 guys names Jake, Luke, Nick, Jack, Geoff and BJ. They were all at football camp dancing in the shower. The 2 girls Tina and Jasmine was recording them dancing and put it on everyone website in camp the guys were mad and the 2 girls got in trouble and they got kick out of camp and got sent home from camp. And the guys never ever danced in the bathroom to kung fu music again.