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Zoe
Dear Readers:
We are happy to bring you a new page on our website. I have started a story for you below. Read it and write your version of what happened to the calico cat before she came to the Pet Shop. You can use up to 300 words. You can send your story to us by going to the Letters to the Editor page and writing to "Dear Zoe". We will print as many of your stories as possible. The deadline to send us your story is February 18th.
Here are some things to remember as you write.
•Use as many senses (taste, touch, smell, sight, hearing) as you can when you write so our senses come alive as we read.
•Follow the “show, don’t tell” rule. For example, instead of saying “she felt sad” you could show sadness like this: “I saw water gather around her eyes
and as I watched, one big tear welled up and ran down her cheek while she sat
there by herself.”
•Include similes and metaphors Simile: when you compare one thing to another, generally using “like” or “as”
to show the relationship
Example: I hugged her and thought that she smelled like a rose.
Metaphor: when you use an image that represents a feeling or quality you
would like to describe.
Example: My mother is always there for me. She is a rock.
My mom and I were in the mall doing some shopping. As we neared the pet shop I took a deep breath and smelled fur. Then in the front window I saw the sleeping puppies, which were so cute we both turned to go in as if we were in a trance.
Once inside my mom went to check out the pet books. I went to see the cats. I saw a beautiful, young female calico cat hiding in her cage. She had a scar running down her face that looked like a lightning bolt. As I watched her she turned toward me and seemed to be saying, “Please take me home.” “I’m not the one you need to convince,” I said and looked over at my mom.
A plan began to develop in my head. My mom is a sucker for my sad puppy dog face with a droopy mouth and big eyes. I concentrated on putting my best puppy face together, but decided first to discover the history of this striking creature.
I found the manager and asked how the calico got her scar. He said…
Story by Zoe
Illustration by Katie
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