When I taught 7th and 8th grade, I taught an easy graphic organizer to help plan a 5-paragraph essay.
I taught it to Tatum! It was like all of that work I did as a teacher came back around to give me a little gift to help my daughter. LOVE IT!
Here it is. I had her write on WHY EVERYONE SHOULD OWN A PET.
3/15/24
Why you should own a pet!
By Tatum Isabella Hay
Kids need a buddy: someone to hold and play with. A dog is furry, cats are lazy, birds are adorable and fun, and there are so many other pets for your child. But most importantly, all kids should own a pet because they bring joy to the family, they can play with kids, and they teach responsibility.
I will never forget the day I got my pet bird Amarillo. He was so active and gave me tons of kisses. He was so tweety that I was going to name him Tweety, but my mom said that since he was yellow, I should name him Amarillo. He is a cute bundle of joy. He says pretty bird, RB hee, kiss kiss, make a Kissy noise, baby, and Copper. He always makes me smile. Birds like him can bring so much joy to any family.
Another reason you should own a pet is they can be so playful. For instance, Amarillo will play nonstop for about an hour straight every single day. He will give kisses to you in a humorous way and try to kiss our dog Cooper. He will play with himself in the mirror and sing to his disco ball and other fun toys. You should get a parakeet just for fun and laughs.
Finally, the third reason you should have a pet is because it teaches you responsibility. Are your kids always leaving their toys out? Well, if you get them a pet, they will have to learn to take care of themselves and their pet. For example, you want to make sure that they have fresh food, water, and a clean habitat. Also, if you own a dog, you might have to take them on walk. All in all, you will learn to become responsible with owning a pet.
In conclusion, pets are great to bring joy to your family. They are great playmates, and they teach responsibility. So go out and buy a pet.
SO proud of her efforts!