Writing Prompt: Ahhh, Winter!

After a strange summer and a mild autumn here in New York, December has arrived and it's finally starting to feel like winter. For those of you that don't like the cold, I'm sorry. . . but for those of you (like me) who do, then yay! It’s finally winter!

While I find limitless opportunities for inspiration, it seems that the changing of the seasons often makes me pause, reflect, and write a poem or a short story (or in this case, a blog entry!). So let's do a writing prompt to celebrate the arrival of winter. In the comments, fill in the blanks – and hopefully you'll be inspired to expand your comment into a bigger piece of art!

This winter, I plan to ____. And even if the weather turns colder than ____, I'll still do it, because I have ___ to keep me warm!

My take?

This winter, I plan to train for a marathon. And even if the weather turns colder than the frozen lunch I brought from home, I'll still do it, because I have a Snuggie to keep me warm!

— Morgan, Scholastic staffer

Winter photo, Roob/istock

Comments

[Comment #1]

This winter, I plan to train my dog. And even if the weather turns colder than my freezer, I'll still do it, because I have my coat and gloves to keep me warm!

[Comment #2]

And my nice, warm, fleece-lined boots!

[Comment #3]

This winter,I plan to have fun with family and friends,and do lots of fun activities in the snow.And even if the weather turns colder than my school science lab during the summer,I'll still do it,because I have a hot chocolate mix and a good book to keep me warm!

[Comment #4]

This winter I plan to:have a christmas party!and even if the weather turns colder than:My Room,I'll still do it because i have a snuggie to keep me warm!

P.S. sorry i really do have a snuggie.:)

[Comment #5]

This winter, I plan to read books. An even if the weather turns colder than that, I'll still do it because i have the msot awesime hat in the world to keep me warm.

[Comment #6]

Great,

writing prompt !! great !!

[Comment #7]

Winter is awesome just like the prompt !!

[Comment #8]

That is awesome!!!!!!!!

[Comment #9]

ok you need to be on here more often cause i commented a long time ago !!!!!!

[Comment #10]

This winter i plan to:have a christmas party.And even if the weather turns colder than my freezer, I'll still do it, cause i have a SNUGGIE to keep me warm!

[Comment #11]

This winter, I plan to read and re-read the Cirque Du Freak series. And even if the weather turns colder than the disgusting cafeteria food, I'll still do it, because I have tons and tons of blankets to keep me warm!

[Comment #12]

Superbabybaby, I am jealous of your snuggie!

Great writing, everyone. Keep it up!

[Comment #13]

This winter i plan to be grateful for what I do have and give to people who don't have anything for Christmas. And even if the winter turns colder than a ice cube in a snowstorm, I'll still do it because I have the warmth of helping someone to keep me cozy!

[Comment #14]

this winter i plan to make a book called R.I.P .And even if the weather turns out colder than my brothers heart i`ll still do it because i have a warm confy bed and covers to keep me warm

[Comment #15]

This winter, I plan to SLED, and even if it turn colder than NORTHERN NEW YORK (I USED TO LIVE THERE) I'll do it because I have KNITTED HATS AND SCARFS to keep me warm!

[Comment #16]

This winter i plan to look fashionable in my UGS And.... of course spend time with family and friends.

[Comment #17]

this winter i plan to drink hot chocolate. and even if the weather turns colder than ice, i'll still do it because i have hot chocolate, blankets family, and friends to keep me warm. ooh, that was long!

[Comment #18]

This winter I plan to study, do holiday homework, bike around and prepare for my school's cross country run, and even if the weather turns out colder than my room is right now, I'll still do it, because I won't be in my room!!!!

[Comment #19]

I have a snuggie to keep me warm so i dont have to worry about being cold

[Comment #20]

can't wait for Christmas really I have to get somthinggggggggggggggggggggggggg Tonight we pray

[Comment #21]

This winter I plan to go to Georgia, See the [edited out] factory and do extra credit for math.Even if the weather turns colder than i expected,who cares!!I love the cold!!!

[Comment #22]

This winter, I plan to start a petition to change the director of the Maximum Ride movie. And even if the weather turns colder than Antarctica during a bad snowstorm, I'll still do it, because I'll have my bonfire upon which I have tossed my Snuggies to keep me warm!

[Comment #23]

This winter, I plan to celebrate Christmas. And even if the weather turns colder than my basement, I'll still do it, because I'll be too busy celebrating Christmas with myslippers and robe and my family!!!!!

[Comment #24]

this winter i spend my time with my family and friends or wach t.v or play with all my family members!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Comment #25]

Glitter rocks!!!llama