Noah had an assignment to write a short story about his family. Noah HATES and I mean HATES to write. He has no interest what-so-ever in doing something as mundane as writing. It frustrates me to no end and is a constant homework battle. He asked me the other day to home school him thinking that if I were his teacher that he wouldn't have to write anymore. I told him that if I were his teacher then he would have a writing assignment every day and not just one a week. He changed his mind quickly. Anyway, after a lot of talking, stories, suggestions, etc. this is what he decided to do, and I think it's pretty sweet...short, but sweet...
Dear Great Granddad,
My name is Noah Wayne Johnson, I'm your great grandson. I am 8 years old, I go to Illahee and do karate.
My dad is your grandson, Joel Wayne Johnson. My dad told me that you died in 1981. If you were still alive today, I would ask you these questions:
- Did you have a gaming system like the PSP?
- What was the Navy like?
- Did you have any hobbies?
- Did you have a boomerang when you were a boy?
- What was your life like when you were a kid?
I wish that I could have met you if I had a chance. For now, I'll ask my dad and Grandpa about you instead.Love, Noah
6 comments:
That is excellent writing, Noah. I hope you get to learn all about your great grandfather. I bet he had an interesting life.
wow, Noah Wayne...great stuff! I think great-grandad would love that you wrote him a letter. I have some stories about your great-grandad that I'll have to share w/ you some time when we visit you. Good job!
I very much like your writing Noah Wayne! And those were excellent questions!
That brought a tear to my eyes. I too have a little one who is fascinated with the fact that I too had a Grandpa and a Grandma and is always asking questions. There is nothing more special than sharing those stories and memories and seeing a part of them live on.
Noah, what a great letter!! Great Granddad would be so proud of you!!
Dear Noah Wayne,
You know your great grandad would have loved to meet you. He loved his grandkids very much so I know he would have loved you just as much and I'm sure would have thought that you're a pretty cool dude. He also would have been astonished as to how smart a guy you are. You know how I know this stuff? Because he said the same thing about your dad. And, you know what else, I agree with all that as well.
Love GrandPop
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