FCA's for Adventure (due Sept. 10, 2003)
  1. Focus on your topic. All sentences relate 50 points
  2. Interesting first sentence that introduces your idea 25
  3. Mechanics: All complete sentences. 25 points

My Ferry Boat Adventure
Tommy

When I rode a ferry to Mackinaw Island I felt scared. I thought I would fall off. I was panicing to the end of the day. I was frightened to go back. When I went back I rode outside of the boat and I wasn't scared, frightened or panicing anymore.

My Stitches Adventure
Tim

When I was five I got a hole in my head. I was jumping off a bench when it happened. There were a bunch of kids around. There was a bully to. The bully pushed me off. I landed on rocks. My Grandma was working when she heard , and she drove me to the stitching place going 80 mph. When we got to the stitching place I got stitches, when I got stitches I was knocked out. My Grandma was freaked out she couldn’t take control.

My Bridge Adventure
Shane

One time I was so scared to go on the big bridge. I was scared because it is 1,000 feet up in the air. On time I heard a car fell off the bridge 1,000 feet down. Ever since to go on that bridge I close my eyes until I get across it. Ever since I turned 7 I never went on the big bridge. And some times I feel good I don’t go on the big bridge.

My Cruise Adventure
Ryan

When I went on a cruise we had to get up at about 4 o’clock am. Then we had to drive to Detroit airport. We spent the night in Detroit. Next we flew to Chicago. We had to stay there for a while. Then we flew to Fort Lauderdale. After that we got on a bus to Miami. Then we got to a big 1-story building. There we had to check in and get our key to our stateroom. The boat was huge. There were 5 elevators, 3 of them were glass.

On the cruise we went to islands and one of them was St. Tomas there my brother broke a mug in a store and my mom was mad. Another is Puerto Rico there my sister and me got to go to the rainforest. After all the islands we came back to Miami and took the same trip back.

My Fishing Adventure
Paul

Last Monday my family and I went fishing. When we got to our destination which was Bear Lake we had some trouble. The first thing that happened was that my dad a problem with the boat trailer. The light would not work so he had to do some electric work. So when he got that finished , and we got the boat in the water both motors wold not work , and we found out we only had one other. So when I rode out my mom anchored so other boats could get in and out. After that we went fishing!

My QuadAdventure
Nolan

The first day I rode the quad by myself was bad. It all started right before I was going down the first hill. I forgot where the brake pedal was and I was going to fast. At the bottom of the hill there was a turn and when I turned going too fast it rolled. The first time it rolled I went with it the second time I jumped off and landed on rocks. Then it stopped. My mom saw the whole thing and yelled to my dad who came running. He asked if I was okay, then checked the bike. I just got a little cut up but the bike had bent handle and it was flooded.

My Rocky Mountains Adventure
Michael

Last year I went to the Estes Park in the Rocky Mountains . It was in the winter . There were elk all over the road in Estes Park . While we were there as we went to a restaurant there was an elk 5 feet away from me. We went to the top of one of the Rocky Mountains, and it was cool. We had lots of fun at the Rockeis.

My Las Vegas Adventure
Malana

When I went to Las Vegas I had to go on an airplane4times. On the airplane I got sick to my stomach. When we got there I to my aunt’s house and saw my favorite cat Tiger .That night I went to a very fancy restaurant with my family. The next day we went to a wolf show.

My Alabama Adventure
Maeve

One day last year my family went to Alabama. It took us two days to get down there. We stayed at a really nice hotel. It had a pool and the hosts served breakfast for you. That day we arrived in Alabama. As soon as we got there we went straight to the pool. We saw a couple dolphins too. One night my brother Clyve and I built a big sandcastle. We had a big room in the condo. There was a big place called the Rivera center. We did a lot of shopping there. I had a great time in Alabama.

My Plane Adventure
Jake

The plane to San Francisco was painful and boring. My Game boy batteries were dead. Mom made me put my CD player in my luggage. It was the same with the mp3 player. The food was cold. I never got my mountain dew until the end of my flight. The pop was warm and do to a lot of turbulence when I opened my pop I got soaked.

My Pond Adventure
Duane

In third grade when I was 9 it was spring break. My sister and I were going to visit a pond where we hang out. We got some sticks just in case we saw a snake. We walked through a forest, swamp, and a forest and then we saw the snake. It was a 52" blue racer. At first we thought it was a rubber snake. When it started to hiss I beat it to death with the sticks. Then we brought it home.

My Adventure
Chris

Last year when I was in 4th grade in the winter my mom came home to get her work pin. Then I looked outside and her car was rolling down the hill and I ran outside to stop it. In doing so I slipped and rolled under the car .I pulled a ligament and I was about 4 inches away from a pond. Then my mom and my sister worked together to get me out. My mom got in the car while sister was out pulling up and pushing back .I managed to get myself part way out but one leg was still stuck. Finally I was free and my mom and my sister got me in the car and my mom drove me as fast as she could to the hospital. Every time she hit the break my hip hurt really bad. It took the paramedics about a half an hour to get me out of the car. Then they took me in and cut off my clothes. Then they gave me an IV in each arm. It didn’t work at all. When they were done they put me in a wheelchair and sent me home for 2 weeks and then I was better again.

My Scarey Adventure
Cameron

I remember when my dad fell through the ice. I was really scared when it happened. I ran and got help and they called the fire department. Then this person came out with a long stick, but my dad was already out. After that my mom came out of the house and running down to the lake. The fire department took my dad and me home. And some people wonder why I don’t like to go ice fishing!

My Adventure
Ashley

A few days ago, when my mom and I were outside, we found a lost dog. He was a Golden Retriever. He’s really nice. We named him Buddy. Buddy’s an old dog. He’s been here for a whole three days. I keep telling him to leave but he wouldn’t leave. Even our dogs try to scare him away. So we let him in the house. He’s been sleeping in the house at night. He always wants attention. He’s a really a nice dog though. That was my adventure.

 

My Life Saving Adventure
Yumi

One day when I went to a friend’s Birthday party we went swimming. The water was really warm so we stayed in the water for a long time. When we were in the water my friend Brooke stepped in some really deep water that was over her head. I was the only one that could swim in deep water. The water really was not deep to me because I am tall. So I went and rescued Brooke. I put her on my shoulders and carried her out of the water. As I carried her out of the water the waves would come over my face and I would swallow some water. When we were out of the water we were relieved. I am glad I was there to help.

My Adventure
Zach

My friend Jared invited me to his house. When I got there we played. After a wile we got bored. So then we played outside. We took a little hike in the woods. We tried to climb this big pine tree. When we got down we saw a baby deer. I had a fun time.

My Adventure
Travis

One year ago on April 7th Thar was a Dust Devil at home. We thought it was a tornado. We were our way back home. We got the dog in the basement all night long.

My Montana Adventure
Taylor

On my adventure I was excited. We were on our way to my aunts dad's cabin in Montana. There was a very long driveway to the cabin. When we got there I was amazed. It was four stories tall. I couldn't wait to go inside. When we got inside it was beautiful. There was even a dance floor. It was amazing. There were their decks coming out of the basement, the first floor and the second floor too. When you stood on the deck of the first and second floor you had a beautiful view of the mountains. I think that was my most exciting adventure so far.

My Mackinaw Bridge Adventure
Jared

We went a cross the Mackinaw bridge at night. I was very scared. The fog was so thick you could not even se the lights. There was a bunch of mayfly’s hitting the window. There were barley any cars on the bridge. A huge semi pulled in front of us. I got a little more frightened We passed the semi, and I could sort of see the end. I was very happy. Then we got home around 3 o clock in the morning.

My U.P. Adventure
Logan

In July I went to the U.P. It took four hours to get to Saint Ignace. In Saint Ignace we went to Macinac Island. I had a lot of fun on Macinac Island. Once we finally got to Newberry we stopped at an IGA. We bought salsa, chips, and many other things. My uncle has a house six miles out of Newberry. He also has a cabin in hulbert. The next morning we went to Zellars. After we ate at Zellars we went fishing. Then we went to the Upper taqhanemon falls. That’s what I did on my

My Storm Adventure
Lauren

Last year there was a huge storm in Alpena. That day it started out nice then it started to rain, but then it rained harder and harder. Some how the wind picked up and through our row boat into my brother’s window. The wind created a funnel in his room and knocked his door right of the wall. My cousin and I where screaming and my dad was telling us it was going to be ok. Finally the storm was over.

My Water Adventure
Jessie

When I was with my family in Missouri we were swimming in a 10 foot pool and I didn't know how to swim. When I was in the pool I drowned . I tried to stay at the top of the water but I started to sink. My mom and dad got me out safely .

My Hospital Adventure
Jeremy

When I went to the hospital I was nervous. When I was waiting in the waiting room I knew I should have brought have my Game Boy Advance, but my mom wouldn’t let me. Then when it was time to go I was happy. When they tried to put me out, it took a long time. When I woke up it was time to go. That what it was like at the hospital.

My Bike Adventure
Bryan

On my first bike I ran in to a shed. I was fine when I ran into it. It was fun. It could have hurt my hand. My sister laughed at me. I laughed a little.

I learned not to do that again. I still ride a bike. I don’t go down a big hill and into a shed.

My Adventure
Ashlie

One day on my 11th birthday I went to the movie theater with my friend. That friend was Brooke. We watched Pirates of the Carribien in the afternoon. We didn’t get out for about two hours. It was dark out. I thought the movie was interesting and exciting. There were two or three rooms. One or two were down stairs, but there was only one up stairs. My Dad Brooke and I were in the theater up stairs. When I was watching the movie we had popcorn, drinks, and bubble gum.

My Scariest Adventure
Alexis

One of the scariest things that happened to me was living in a blizzard. I was walking in the snow with my family. Then it started to snow really hard, my sister started to cry .I got very scared , then I started to cry .

It was very cold . I started to shiver. I had to stop to rest.

When I had to stop I fell asleep. As I noticed my papa had caried me from the tree . Then my grama saw a house by a hill .

My Adventure
Todd

My first adventure was riding on the trails to Arcadia on 4 — wheelers. I was with Nolan M., Sean, and Sean’s dad. I was on half of a gallon of gas. We seen 3 squalls , 5 deer , and 1 raccoon. Sean’s track is the best track in the world.

 

My Cool Adventure
Brooke So

My adventure I had was on our way to Florida to see my aunt. I was staying at my aunt’s house in a tropical spot. We were as block from k mart. I went with my mom Windy, Ashley and Tony. Tony loves dragon Ball Z. He spent 200 dollars on them. My aunt has a convertible and something else. I got to go swimming and saw a crayfish, jellyfish, and a crab. My mom was really freaked out. It was a cool Adventure. I liked it a lot!

My Mini Adventure
Brooke Ann

One day I was at my cousin’s house when my brother called to say my dog had babies. He called our mom and tolled her. Then she came home. I rushed home on my bike. When I got there they were in a little pool. There are different colored puppies. Some are black, one is brownish, one is goldfish, and one is white. I was surprised. It’s been a week and a half now, and their eyes are starting to open. They’re starting to grow and walk around. They are soft like silk. That was my Mini Adventure.

My Adventure
Alan

When I broke my arm I was nervous. I thought it was a sprain at first until I went to the hospital. I waited two days before I found out it was broken. I broke it going over a wood jump on my bike. I broke it in two places my wrist and a different bone.

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